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Smarter Benefits: Pairing ICHRA with Direct Primary Care

• Remodel Health • Season 2 • Episode 5

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After a period of rapid evolution in healthcare strategy, the ICHRA Exclusive Podcast returns with a conversation focused on what employers, brokers, and benefits leaders can do right now to improve access while managing rising costs.

In this episode, we’re joined by Brian Garcia, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Nexus Health Connect and host of The Nexus Connection Podcast, to explore a more connected approach to healthcare. As traditional models face increasing pressure, the focus is shifting toward practical, scalable solutions.

Brian breaks down what Direct Primary Care is and how it differs from the traditional system, along with how pairing DPC with an ICHRA is becoming a more viable strategy, especially following recent legislative changes. We also explore where DPC makes financial sense, where it may not, and what that means for employers evaluating their options.

The conversation is moving from simply adopting ICHRA to optimizing it. Integrating models like Direct Primary Care is emerging as a key way to deliver more accessible and personalized care while improving outcomes and controlling costs.

If you are navigating rising healthcare costs or rethinking your benefits strategy, this episode offers a clear and practical look at what is possible and what comes next.

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