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

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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

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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, including plant-touching and ancillary businesses, from cultivation and dispensaries to packaging and accessories. As these businesses mature within the …

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A Response to Health Leader’s “Direct Primary Care: A Predictable Path Forward for CFOs?”

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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 …

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

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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 …

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Why Employed Primary Care Physicians Are a Losing Proposition for Health Systems

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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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How HRAs can pay for DMCAs

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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 …

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Emerging Direct-to-Employer Contracting Strategies

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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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