From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 708: Discussions about direct primary care often involve individual patients. But DPC also can lead to tangible benefits for local governments. Union County government saved nearly $1.3 million in the first year of offering a DPC option for county workers. Katherine Restrepo, John Locke Foundation director of health care policy, explains how Union County has saved money without sacrificing quality health care benefits for workers.
Union County government saves money, maintains quality with direct primary care
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