Direct Primary Care: A Smarter Approach to Employee Health

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For many employers, the rising cost of health insurance has become one of the most challenging business expenses to manage. Premiums continue to climb, deductibles rise year after year, and employees often feel the pinch when they need routine care. At the same time, companies know that healthier employees are more productive, take fewer sick days, and contribute more consistently to the success of the organization.

This is where Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a new way forward.

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What Is Direct Primary Care for Employers?

DPC is a membership-based model that removes insurance from the equation for everyday healthcare. Instead of copays, deductibles, and bills arriving weeks later, employees have unlimited access to their provider for a simple, predictable monthly fee. For employers, this means a more affordable way to keep their teams healthy without sacrificing quality.

At Arc Med Health, employer partnerships bring this model directly into the workplace. Companies can offer DPC to employees at just $60 per month per person, a rate far lower than traditional coverage for primary care. When insurance is still required, DPC integrates seamlessly with lower-tier or high-deductible plans, providing reliable everyday care while reserving insurance for emergencies and specialty needs.

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Why Employers Are Making the Switch

The benefits of DPC go beyond affordability. Employers are finding that DPC leads to:

• Lower overall healthcare costs by preventing unnecessary ER visits and insurance claims.

• Improved employee health through consistent access to a trusted provider.

• Higher productivity and morale as healthier employees take fewer sick days.

• Simpler experiences for staff without complicated networks or surprise bills.

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Bringing Care Directly to the Workplace

Another key advantage is convenience. Arc Med Health offers on-site services for businesses, including work physicals, TB testing, vaccines, titers, blood work, and COVID testing. Preventive health visits and wellness checks can also be done on-site, making it easier for employees to stay up-to-date without losing time from work.

In addition, every employee enrolled in an employer DPC plan receives full access to Arc Med Health’s membership and On Demand services. That means same-day or next-day visits, unlimited telehealth, sick visits for common illnesses, chronic disease management, and help navigating specialist care when needed.

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An Investment in Business Success

For employers, DPC is more than a healthcare solution. It is a business strategy. Predictable monthly costs help stabilize budgets. Healthier employees reduce absenteeism and turnover. Offering DPC as a benefit also supports recruitment in an increasingly competitive job market.

As businesses look for innovative ways to balance expenses with employee well-being, Direct Primary Care stands out as a model that serves both. With Arc Med Health, employers gain a partner dedicated to keeping their workforce healthy, engaged, and supported without the overwhelming costs of traditional insurance.