Rising health insurance premiums are often driven by a single factor: avoidable high-cost claims. For employers on self-funded plans, the solution isn’t cutting benefits, it’s improving access.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) lowers costs by prioritizing the doctor-patient relationship. When employees have direct access to their doctor and get same-day appointments, small health issues are resolved before they escalate into expensive ER visits or hospitalizations.
The Data Speaks for Itself:
- The Power of Access: When employees have direct access to their doctor, problems are handled early. Data shows a 40% reduction in ER visits and a 12.6% drop in overall healthcare demand when DPC is implemented.
Reduced ER Usage: Patients with a long-term, accessible PCP have up to 37% lower odds of using the ER.
Time as a Diagnostic Tool: With 30- to 60-minute appointments, DPC physicians can manage complex issues in-house. This often eliminates the need for a specialist visit entirely.
- Coordinated Care: Even when a specialist is necessary, your DPC doctor acts as a navigator, ensuring employees get the right care at the best price, rather than getting lost in a high-cost hospital system.
By providing employees with a trusted physician who manages their care, from medications to specialist referrals, you eliminate waste and improve health outcomes.
Curious about your potential savings? Contact Table Health for a free consultation and quote. We’ll show you exactly where the waste is and if DPC is the right fit for your organization.