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title: Direct Primary Care Is Delivering Real Cost Savings for Employers
description: Discover how Direct Primary Care is helping employers save over 50% on healthcare costs. Real data, real results—and tools for brokers to bring DPC to their clients.
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# [Direct Primary Care Is Delivering Real Cost Savings for Employers](https://blog.hint.com/direct-primary-care-is-delivering-real-cost-savings-for-employers)

 Written by [Rebekah Bibee](https://blog.hint.com/author/rebekah-bibee) | May 5, 2025

*Why more brokers are turning to Direct Primary Care (DPC) as a strategic solution for rising healthcare costs*

 

Navigating today’s healthcare landscape means helping clients do more with less—less waste, less administrative complexity, and less financial strain. That’s exactly why brokers and advisors are increasingly implementing DPC as a cornerstone of a smarter benefits strategy.

 

And the numbers speak for themselves.

 

## **A Real-World Example: National Expansion, Tangible Savings**

In 2022, a national real estate firm partnered with trusted advisors and brokers to take control of rising healthcare costs without compromising access to quality care. Together, they implemented a Direct Primary Care plan alongside their traditional Gold PPO offering. Within two years—and with support from the Hint Connect network—they expanded their DPC benefit across **24 states**.

 

The outcome? **Over $360,000 in total savings** and **52% lower per-member-per-month (PMPM) costs, DPC fees included, **compared to the non-DPC cohort​.

 

| **Metric** | **DPC Cohort** | **Non-DPC Cohort** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PMPM | $282.08 | $591.57 |
| Claims Cost | $246,612 | $901,560 |
| Total Cost | $331,721 | $901,560 |

This isn’t theoretical—it’s a real-world case showing how DPC can bring employers significant savings while improving care access and employee satisfaction.

 

## **Breaking Down the Cost Advantage**

What’s behind the savings? It’s not just about plan design. DPC unlocks dramatically lower rates for routine services, labs, and minor procedures by removing third-party billing and administrative overhead. Here are just a few examples from the 2024 cohort:

- **Wart removal:** $12 (DPC) vs. $610 (Traditional) → **98% savings****
  
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- **Comprehensive metabolic panel:** $3.31 vs. $48 → **93% savings****
  
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- **TDAP vaccine:** $48 vs. $82 → **41% savings****
  
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- **Pap with labs:** $69 vs. $143 → **52% savings**

These savings compound quickly when applied across an employee population—especially when combined with proactive, relationship-based primary care that helps avoid unnecessary urgent care and ER visits.

 

## **Tools for Brokers: Helping You Bring DPC to Your Clients**

To help brokers navigate and communicate these opportunities, **Hint Connect offers a robust Broker Resource Portal** with case studies, data summaries, implementation guides, and education materials you can share directly with clients.

Whether you’re already supporting a client through a DPC transition or just beginning the conversation, these resources are designed to make your job easier—and more impactful.

 

## **The Bottom Line**

Direct Primary Care isn’t just a promising idea. It’s a proven model delivering real savings for employers and better care for employees. With Hint Connect and our expanding national network of DPC clinicians, brokers now have a practical, scalable way to bring this solution to the table.

 

**Access our Broker Resource Portal **using the form below to learn how you can integrate DPC into your clients’ benefits strategy.

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