Healthcare providers contracting directly with a self-funded employer are rare. According to a 2020 Willis Towers Watson study, only 6 percent of employers report purchasing services directly from providers.
Even so, in the cases where they work, they can work well, providing value to employers, employees and their families, and providers, with high reported rates of quality, patient experience and cost of care. For these reasons they are ranked #8 in the Business Model Innovation Region.
Direct to Employer was a healthcare industry trend in our 2022 March Healthcare Classic. Explore this year’s interactive bracket to see the most impactful healthcare trends face off.