Employers, purchasers, and health plans are actively attempting to find ways to decrease healthcare costs, and encourage customers to high value care options. The evidence shows that access to primary care is one of the keys to improving the quality of care. PCC works alongside many employers, health plans and purchasers to inform and educate on potential health plans that expand primary care access and team based care models. When paying for a large number of people, there is a unique responsibility and opportunity to advocate for high quality care and preventative care that will reduce overall costs.
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Primary care docs easier to find in ACA plans than Medicaid, study finds | Healthcare Dive | August 13, 2018 |
You’ll Never Guess Which Company Is Reinventing Health Benefits | August 31, 2018 | |
Employers jump into providing care as health costs rise | Associated Press | September 30, 2018 |
Double Jeopardy In Health— It’s Time For Employers To Care | Health Affairs Blog | December 10, 2018 |
Addressing Inappropriate Care: Employers Innovating To Reduce Waste | Health Affairs Blog | May 29, 2019 |
Survey Finds Employers Remain Committed to Health Benefits, Focused on New Payment Strategies and Open to Government Reforms:National Alliance purchaser poll found caregiving benefits have tripled since COVID-19 | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions | September 29, 2020 |
Employers eye shifting health care needs during pandemic | Washington Post | November 15, 2021 |
New Federal Court Ruling Could Impact Patient Health, Primary Care:PCC, Allies Urge Action to Protect Chronic Care | March 31, 2023 |