Benefits of partnering with healthcare systems
Direct contracting with the network of doctors providing care
Christopher Kodama, MD, MBA, President and CEO
As part of every company’s annual review of plan performance, HR professionals look to enhance the benefits they offer employees while also managing and, if possible, reducing overall costs.
In the face of this ongoing challenge, many firms are forming direct partnerships with local healthcare systems and working directly with doctors who already provide care for their employees rather than adding more vendors.
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