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A recent Health Leaders analysis by Marie Defreitas explores the possibilities of Direct Primary Care (DPC) models replacing traditional High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) in anticipation of Medicaid cuts. Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model where patients pay a monthly fee for specified primary care services, a healthcare model that Defreitas believes can …
Buried in the recent omnibus healthcare legislation, which we’re calling the One Big Beautiful Bill, is a long-awaited update: you can now use Health Savings Account (HSA) funds to purchase Direct Primary Care (DPC) memberships. Historically, IRS rules restricted the use of HSA dollars for DPC, citing it as a form of “insurance.” However, the …
Every so often, an article emerges that so perfectly aligns with a company’s strategy to address a problem, and discovering it feels like striking gold. Kaufman Hall’s recent piece, “Hospitals keep losing money on physicians. Is there another way?” is one of those articles. The fundamental question raised in the article—to employ or not to …
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The healthcare landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. With rising costs, increasing demand for transparency, and growing pressure on healthcare labor resources, the needs of employers and employees are constantly changing. In response, current healthcare models are being reimagined, returning to more traditional subscription models. At the center of this transformation is Accresa, a platform …
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The healthcare landscape is becoming more and more challenging to navigate, mainly due to increased scrutiny from the Department of Labor (DOL) and the IRS. With a rise in regulatory risks and litigation, employers are looking for healthcare plans that not only provide flexibility and meet their employees’ needs but also mitigate risk and decrease …
In the face of the constantly changing healthcare landscape, alternative healthcare models become more crucial to providers and networks looking to remain competitive. More than ever, patients are searching for affordable, transparent, and empowering health plans, and providers want to deliver high-quality and hassle-free care with price transparency. Subscription and membership-based healthcare models are proving …
The trend of direct contracting in healthcare, where employers and providers bypass traditional insurers to build customized health plans, represents a significant shift in the healthcare landscape. Here’s a detailed comparison of the two models, their benefits and drawbacks, and their potential impact on the traditional insurance model: 1. Health System-Employer Direct Contracting In this …
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Our 2024 Subscription Care Benchmark Report surveyed over 390 employers and 12,800 individuals, and their responses show a consistent demand for more flexible healthcare models. With a staggering 80% of employers experiencing year-over-year increases in premiums and over 50% of employees avoiding medical care due to high costs and inaccessibility, it remains evident that current …
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Employer-sponsored healthcare faces challenges it has not historically encountered. Annual double-digit cost increases, combined with new regulatory requirements, are straining employers’ ability to offer quality care to their employees. Many solutions have been proposed, but few have demonstrated the return on investment that an independent network of Advanced Primary Care (APC) providers can deliver. Several …
A quick look at recent history shows massive disruption in industries like banking, media, manufacturing, travel, and hospitality. What these fields have in common is that successful disruption has removed friction from the acquisition of goods and services. Healthcare often lags behind, but a current movement in US healthcare could see a transformation that saves …
