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How Employers Can Cut Healthcare Costs Without Cutting Benefits

Updated on June 11, 2025

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In this MedCity News article, Tierra Gunlock, CEO at First Stop Health, challenges traditional approaches to controlling healthcare costs. Instead of cutting benefits, she makes the case for reimagining employer healthcare strategies that prioritize virtual-first, people-centered care — improving outcomes while reducing wasteful spending. It’s a timely call to action for HR and benefits leaders navigating today’s high-cost, low-engagement environment.

Read the full article to discover how organizations can lower costs without sacrificing care: A Call for Healthcare Cuts—But Not the Kind You're Thinking Of

 

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