Employers should buy health care directly from the providers, witness tells Congress

By Allison Bell

News July 01, 2026 at 05:55 PM

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The CEO of the ERISA Industry Committee said a direct primary care arrangement at one member employer cut emergency room use by 14%.
The head of a direct contracting support firm said the arrangements could increase U.S. health care services supply.
One obstacle has been conflicts between federal and state contracting rules.

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