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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Misconception #1: DPC Adds Extra Costs to Existing Health Insurance The fact is, for employers operating self-funded programs, the DPC investment redirects claims costs. Easy access and relationship-driven care minimize long-term healthcare expenses and cut down on unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits.

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Hospital-at-Home: Bruce Leff and Tacara Soones

GeriPal

How is it financed and what comes next? In that clinical experience, we saw a lot of older adults who would develop acute illness, often exacerbations of their chronic conditions. I think Bruce can speak to that, I think, 30-year gap in finances. And then, the patient can bypass the emergency room entirely.

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