Small and mid sized businesses have started to look at Direct Primary Care as an alternative to traditional insurance as healthcare costs are skyrocketing. Political turmoil and economic instability is causing premiums and deductibles to rise faster than wages. For employers, traditional health insurance often means paying more while employees get less.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a fairly new and flexible alternative to the traditional healthcare model. Instead of billing insurance, DPC is a subscription model—that gives employees access to unlimited healthcare for a low monthly fee.
Key Benefits of Employer-Sponsored DPC
Lower Healthcare Costs:
40% fewer ER visits
20% fewer hospitalizations
12.6% lower overall claims cost (Milliman Study)
Improved Employee Health:
Better chronic care outcomes (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
More time with providers = higher engagement and better outcomes
Boost in Recruitment & Retention:
89% of employees say healthcare is the most important benefit
DPC has a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 70+ (vs 7 for insurance)
Flexible Plan Pairing:
Use DPC as a standalone, or combine it with high-deductible plans, ICHRAs, or level-funded plans
Strong Adoption Among Younger Employees:
Median age of DPC members: 35
91% of employees aged 25–34 say they would use DPC if offered
Trends That Matter
Employer sponsors offering DPC have grown 800% since 2017
Nearly 50% of DPC memberships are now employer-sponsored
Small businesses (under 50 employees) are the fastest adopters
DPC practices working through networks are growing (from 13% to 26%)
Vativis: Your Modern DPC Partner
Vativis brings DPC to businesses of all sizes—providing:
Access to primary care, dental, mental health, Rx discounts, and more
Simple onboarding and member support
National coverage through a growing DPC network
Let your clients skip the traditional insurance trap. Partner with Vativis to deliver care that’s proactive, personalized, and affordable.