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2026 – A Turning Point for Direct Primary Care

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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

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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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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 Accresa Helps Providers Thrive in a Retail Environment

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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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