Episode 4: Mid Market Strategy, Care Navigation & Direct Primary Care with Patrick Moore

In this episode of Bending the Trend, host Norm Volsky speaks with Pat Moore, co-founder of Pretekt, about innovative strategies in employee benefits, particularly for mid-market employers. They discuss the importance of care navigation, direct primary care, and the impact of these solutions on healthcare costs. Pat shares insights on how to effectively implement these strategies and the challenges faced in the healthcare industry. Takeaways👩‍⚕️ Pat Moore emphasizes the importance of nurse care navigators in employee benefits.🏢 Mid-market employers often struggle with point solutions designed for larger companies.🔍 The “try” approach encourages employers to take small steps toward better healthcare solutions.🏥 Direct primary care can significantly reduce costs and improve access to care.💰 Employers can save up to 20% on MSK spend by implementing effective solutions.⚕️ DPC for expensive services can provide better care without high costs.🧭 Navigating healthcare outside of insurance networks can lead to substantial savings.💊 Employers need to focus on direct sourcing for medications and treatments.🚀 The healthcare industry needs innovative solutions to improve cash-pay options.🤝 Pat encourages collaboration and communication among employers to tackle rising healthcare costs. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Employee Benefit Strategies02:48 Navigating Mid-Market Solutions05:40 Direct Primary Care and Its Impact08:32 Challenges in Employee Benefits11:18 Innovative Solutions and Future Opportunities15:25 Bending the Trend Outro