A trip to the family physician has long been a part of traditional medical care in the U.S. Yet, many Americans are opting to rely more on emergency health resources, leaving themselves open to unfortunate health and financial outcomes. Now is a good time to remind employees why they should take advantage of employer-covered primary care.
In a recent study by membership-based primary care practice One Medical, 89% of employees and 91% of HR said it’s important to receive regular primary care, citing benefits like better health, increased productivity, and long-term healthcare savings. However, they found that only one in five workers have a primary care provider. Difficulty navigating the healthcare system (55%), figuring out cost (38%), and trouble making an appointment with a healthcare provider (33%) were the top reasons respondents gave for avoiding care.
