Why Employers Are Turning to Primary Care as Health Care Costs

Why Employers Are Turning to Primary Care as Health Care Costs Soar

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U.S. companies spend more than $1 trillion annually on health care for their employees. To get this budget-busting figure under control, some companies are experimenting with cutting out insurers, and investing in primary care clinics at the office. Guests: Amy Cooper, NP, Vera Whole Health Bob Galvin, MD, former Chief Medical Officer, General Electric and Board Chairman, Catalyst for Payment Reform Dan Mendelson, CEO, Morgan Health Ann O’Malley, MD, MPH, Senior Fellow, Mathematica Matt Ohrt, Co-founder, Self Fund Health Lee Sagraves, Employee, JPMorganChase Gwen Sagraves Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news. Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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