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Crisis in Care: Solving the Primary Care Puzzle for Employers

August 20, 2025 · 61 min
With Ann Greiner, President and CEO at Primary Care Collaborative and Christopher Habig, Co-Founder and CEO of Freedom Healthworks
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What comes up in this episode

The U.S. healthcare system is facing a mounting primary care crisis—marked by physician shortages, limited access, and rising costs. In this timely episode, we examine how the decline in effective primary care is not just a health issue, but a serious business concern for employers grappling with escalating healthcare expenses and workforce wellbeing challenges.

Our expert guests unpack the systemic issues behind the crisis and explore what employers can do to strengthen access to quality primary care. You’ll hear practical insights into benefits design, provider partnerships, and policies that prioritize prevention, continuity, and cost control.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

  • Why primary care is foundational to employee health and healthcare affordability
  • The downstream impact of poor access on absenteeism, chronic disease, and claims
  • What forward-thinking employers are doing to restore value to primary care
  • Strategies to align health benefits with long-term business and employee health goal

This is a must-listen for HR leaders, benefits professionals, and executives seeking sustainable healthcare strategies that work for both their people and their bottom line.

Additional resources discussed in this episode

Ann Greiner

Ann Greiner

President and CEO at Primary Care Collaborative
Christopher Habig

Christopher Habig

Co-Founder and CEO of Freedom Healthworks

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