Healthcare benefits that employees actually use

Healthcare benefits that employees actually use

Most employers offer health benefits. Far fewer offer benefits that employees actually engage with. Open enrollment comes and goes, a plan gets selected, and for a large share of employees, the card sits in their wallet and the deductible sits untouched because the...
Can stress make you physically sick?

Can stress make you physically sick?

Stress is easy to dismiss as something that is all in your head. The physical complaints it produces, headaches, stomach problems, a chest that feels tight, exhaustion that sleep does not fix, tend to get investigated for physical causes first. Labs are run. Nothing...
Same-Day Doctor Appointments Without Insurance Hassles

Same-Day Doctor Appointments Without Insurance Hassles

Getting sick rarely fits into your schedule. Whether it is a sore throat that appeared overnight, a lingering cough, or a sudden rash, waiting days or even weeks to see a doctor can be frustrating. For many people, the process becomes even more stressful when...
How often should you get blood work done?

How often should you get blood work done?

Most people know blood work is something they should probably get. What is less clear is how often, which tests actually matter, and whether the standard answer of “once a year at your physical” is the right one for everyone. The honest answer is that it...
Is direct primary care worth it for families?

Is direct primary care worth it for families?

Families use healthcare differently than individuals do. A child with an ear infection at 5pm on a Friday. A parent who needs a prescription refill and cannot get anyone on the phone. A teenager who needs a sports physical before the school deadline. The common thread...