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 […]
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 becoming more and more challenging to navigate. This is 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
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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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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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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 bring changes that saves billions
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DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE) Intellect and Accresa are helping US employees access modern mental wellbeing support. This partnership combines Intellect’s extensive network of behavioral health coaches and self-care programs with Accresa’s proven subscription plan management. Removing barriers to mental healthcare, employees can connect with resources faster. Participants will gain access to self-care programs and behavioral coaches. The
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Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a relatively new healthcare model in the United States and has attracted much attention lately. But what is it being used for? Is it a crunch in the alternative medicine field? Or is something bigger happening here? Despite the uncertainty within some direct care sectors, many are just now discovering this new approach to healthcare and are taking note of its benefits.
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Medical billing is a critical aspect of any healthcare system, which also presents significant challenges. Hospitals and healthcare facilities that fail to streamline their medical billing systems and procedures risk their financial viability. Many factors can affect healthcare providers’ revenue and patient experience. These issues may include coding errors, incomplete patient information, manual claims processes,
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Traditional healthcare has its shortcomings. Prevention isn’t often the focus of visits, despite growing patient interest. Patients with chronic illnesses require accommodations outside the traditional model. Direct primary care (DPC) addresses these issues. It puts the patient experience and needs first. A Miliman report, “Direct Primary Care: Evaluating a New Model of Delivery and Financing”,
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