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CMS Redefines Qualified Health Plans: What This Means for Direct Primary Care and Employer Health Strategies

New legislation continues to be a driving force in constantly changing the health insurance landscape. A recent update from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to redefine what qualifies as a Qualified Health Plan (QHP). For employers, brokers, and innovative healthcare providers, these changes are not just regulatory—they’re an opportunity to rethink […]

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Advanced Primary Care Explained: How it Improves Outcomes and Cuts Costs

Healthcare costs continue to rise while patient outcomes often lag behind expectations. Employers, health plans, and policymakers are increasingly seeking models that deliver better care at lower cost. One of the most promising approaches is Advanced Primary Care (APC)—a modern evolution of traditional primary care designed to improve access, enhance patient engagement, and reduce unnecessary

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Can Cash-Pay Healthcare Coexist With Employer Benefits?

Cash-pay healthcare is no longer a fringe concept. Direct primary care (DPC), bundled surgery, cash-pay imaging, and transparent “menu pricing” have grown because patients and employers are tired of surprise bills, opaque networks, and systems that reward complexity over outcomes. The real question for employers is not whether cash-pay works—it is whether it can coexist

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Press Release: Accresa Health Partners with Beaufort Memorial Partnership

February 23, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEAUFORT, S.C. – Accresa Health and Beaufort Memorial have announced a new partnership in healthcare technology. This partnership will make affordable primary care available to more people across the South Carolina Lowcountry.  Accresa Health, a healthcare technology company specializing in payment and benefit administration solutions for employers and provider

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2026 – A Turning Point for Direct Primary Care

For years, Direct Primary Care (DPC) has been a promising—but niche—alternative to traditional primary care delivery. But that perception is about to change. Recent legislative and regulatory developments are positioning 2026 as a pivotal year for DPC adoption, particularly among employers and individuals seeking more predictable, accessible, and cost-effective care. The HSA Barrier Is Finally

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The Movement from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution: How the Rise of Healthcare Exchanges Is Accelerating Adoption

For decades, employer-sponsored healthcare in the United States has operated on a defined-benefit model: companies selected a plan (or a small set of plans), negotiated annual renewals, absorbed unpredictable cost increases, and attempted to balance affordability with adequate coverage for employees. While this model served its purpose in a more stable benefits environment, it has

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Questions and Answers From “The Hottest Acronyms of 2026: ICHRA, DPC, and AI”

As the needs of employers, employees, and providers shift, the benefit landscape must transform to meet them. Employers and brokers are seeking new healthcare models that address rising costs, provide greater transparency and flexibility, and empower both employers and employees to take control of their healthcare outcomes. In our latest webinar, “The Hottest Acronyms of

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Direct Primary Care: The Employee Benefit Cannabis Business Owners Can’t Afford to Miss

The Growing Pains of a Growing Industry With many states legalizing both medical and recreational use, the fairly new cannabis industry is experiencing rapid expansion and professionalization. And this expansion covers a wide range of businesses. These include plant-touching and ancillary businesses, from cultivation and dispensaries to packaging and accessories. As these businesses mature within

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Health Leader’s Direct Primary Care Analysis: A Response

A recent Health Leaders analysis of Direct Primary Care (DPC) models by Marie Defreitas has many in the industry talking. She explores the possibilities of DPC models replacing traditional High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) in anticipation of Medicaid cuts. Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model. Patients pay a monthly fee for specified primary

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The Big Beautiful Bill: HSAs Meet Direct Primary Care — A Game-Changer for Patients, Doctors, and Employers

Buried in the recent omnibus healthcare legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), is a long-awaited update. You can now use Health Savings Account (HSA) funds to purchase Direct Primary Care (DPC) memberships. How the OBBB Impacts HSAs Historically, IRS rules restricted the use of HSA dollars for DPC, citing it as a form of

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