In a recent video interview, Jonathon Trionfi, Plante Moran Group Benefit Advisors partner and employee benefits advisor, sat down with Dr. Paul Thomas, the founder of Plum Health Direct Primary Care (DPC), to discuss the current healthcare landscape, insurance challenges, and the transformative potential of the DPC model.
Key highlights
- Misaligned incentives: Jonathon and Paul examined incentives and motivations from the perspective of both doctors and brokers.
- Direct primary care: Jonathon highlighted how DPC fosters a direct relationship between doctors and patients, which creates trust and improves care quality.
- Employer benefits: Jonathon noted that educating employers on addressing cost-driving problems and exploring self-insurance to take back control of health plan costs can lead to significant savings.
Jonathon summed up the potential of DPC by saying, “This is how primary care should be: the doctor gets to know the patient and the patient gets to know the doctor, a reciprocal relationship.”
Whether you’re a patient, employer, or healthcare professional, this conversation offers valuable perspectives for navigating today’s complex healthcare system. Watch the interview to hear Jonathan’s full conversation and learn more.
