Implementation of Direct Primary Care Model Creates Path for Savings and Improved Employee Healthcare Access

The Client

Consumer products retailer with stores across multiple states

The Challenge

This organization wanted to provide an enhanced health benefit to their employees by giving them access to a more personalized and positive relationship with healthcare providers. At the same time, the self-insured group also wanted to lower medical and prescription drug costs.

The Solution

After a thorough analysis of the group’s claims, Caravus recommended they enhance current benefits offering through the addition of a Direct Primary Care (DPC) agreement.

  • A concierge medical approach that offered access to a specific Primary Care Physician for acute and on-going conditions

  • Fixed cost for care

  • Distribution of generic medications at the clinic at little to no cost (depending on the plan)

  • In-office testing

  • Guaranteed appointments within 24 hours

  • Free virtual care options

The Outcome

Immediately after implementation, the company’s benefits team received multiple employee testimonies expressing their appreciation for the Direct Primary Care benefit. Company research also indicates the offering of this benefit helped attract new employees.

With this new model, the self-insured group will save approximately $275,000 over the next five years.

Alyssa Johnson