Why is a primary/preventative
health care plan attractive to employees/employers?

In addition to the obvious issue of access to affordable care from an employer and societal standpoint having, or not having, a healthcare program and a “medical home” have the following consequences:

• Lack of healthcare reduces timely and efficient use of medical care
• Lower medical care use reduces health
• Poor health reduces ability to work and results in lower productivity
• Uninsureds are likely to be diagnosed at late stages for major diseases
• Having healthcare reduces mortality rates by 10-15%
• “Better” health increases earnings by 10-30%

From an employee standpoint, having a medical home means less time waiting in emergency rooms, an opportunity to focus on wellness with the likelihood of fewer illnesses, a lesser need for extensive medical care, and costs that are affordable.

Lastly, having a healthcare plan with access to doctors and clinics because these providers will be reimbursed for services rendered gives dignity to the individual who needs care when visiting her/his provider.