How Partnering with Health Matters Direct Primary Care Can Help Businesses Save Money on Employee Health - While Providing Excellent Care

Dr. Heikens
Jun 12
3 min read

We get it - running a small business is hard

Owners and managers balance finances, employee management, and customer satisfaction, all while trying to maintain business viability. One key challenge is whether and how to provide healthcare benefits for employees. Rising costs from traditional health insurance plans from the big companies has made it prohibitively expensive for small businesses to provide these benefits. This has led many small businesses to explore alternative options, such as Direct Primary Care (DPC). A partnership with Health Matters Direct Primary Care can offer small businesses numerous benefits, including cost savings, better employee health, and increased productivity.

What Is Direct Primary Care?

At Health Matters Direct Primary Care, Dr. Anand and Dr. Heikens provide unlimited access to a wide range of primary care services without the need for insurance billing, co-pays, or deductibles. While not health insurance, this one membership covers all routine checkups, preventive care, urgent appointments, chronic disease management, and even minor procedures. By eliminating insurance middlemen, we can focus on providing better, more personalized care to our patients. (Read more about why we don't call it concierge medicine).

Cost Savings for Small Businesses

Partnering with Health Matters DPC allows local San Diego small businesses with fewer than 50 FTE employees to provide a health benefit, without needing to provide an expensive insurance benefit - ensuring a healthier, happier workforce. For businesses that choose (or are required) to provide an insurance benefit, partnering with us and working with a DPC-savvy insurance broker can help to keep costs under control, and in most cases actually lower a business’s health care spend.

For a flat fee, businesses can provide their employees with access to comprehensive primary care services, often at a fraction of the cost of traditional insurance. Additionally, DPC eliminates the need for copays and deductibles for employees when accessing primary care, making it easier for them to receive care without financial barriers. Health Matters DPC also offers negotiated rates on lab work, low-cost office-dispensed medications, and will work with patients and pharmacies to seek lower costs on medications and imaging, further reducing healthcare costs.

Better Employee Health and Wellness

One of the main advantages of partnering with Health Matters DPC is the personalized and accessible care your employees will receive. Unlike traditional healthcare settings where physicians have huge panels and limited time to spend with their patients, Dr. Anand and Dr. Heikens have smaller patient panels. This allows for earlier access to appointments (typically “urgent” visits are available same- or next-day - with the patient’s actual physician, not a stand-in who they’ve never met); longer, more comprehensive appointments; and easier communication with their physician about health concerns without requiring an appointment. Employees spend more time discussing their health concerns, receiving education on preventive care, and getting the support they need to manage acute and chronic conditions.

By partnering with Health Matters DPC, small businesses can ensure their employees have access to timely care, reducing the likelihood of undiagnosed or poorly managed health issues. Employees who can see their doctor when they need to are more likely to stay healthy, which reduces absenteeism and helps maintain productivity.

Improved Employee Retention and Satisfaction

Offering health benefits is a powerful tool for attracting and retaining talent in the competitive labor market. Many employees, particularly those in smaller organizations, place a high value on healthcare benefits. Providing Health Matters DPC memberships can allow small businesses to offer comprehensive and convenient healthcare access, setting them apart from competitors who may not provide such benefits.

In addition to the quality of care, employees appreciate the convenience of DPC. Health Matters DPC offers same-day or next-day appointments, telemedicine, and easy access to their physician via phone or email, so employees can fit healthcare into their busy lives. This convenience leads to higher satisfaction with their healthcare, which in turn leads to greater overall job satisfaction.

The Benefits are Clear!

Health Matters Direct Primary Care can offer your business an innovative, cost-effective way to provide healthcare benefits to employees. With reduced costs, improved employee health, and greater job satisfaction, a Health Matters DPC membership can be a game-changer for small businesses looking to remain competitive while fostering a healthy and productive workforce. By focusing on preventive care and personalized attention, we can help your business invest in the long-term well-being of your employees, ultimately benefiting both your company and your team.