Preventive care is one of the most important parts of any employee health benefits strategy — and one of the most underutilized.
Annual check-ups, screenings, and early interventions are proven to improve outcomes. But for many employees, the barrier isn’t awareness. It’s access.
When care requires time off, long waits, or navigating multiple systems, prevention gets pushed aside.
That’s where virtual primary care makes a meaningful difference.
By making routine visits and screenings easier to access, preventive care becomes part of everyday life — not something employee's delay. And when employees engage earlier, outcomes improve.
Through integrated virtual care, providers can guide employees toward the right next steps, recommend screenings aligned with clinical guidelines, and follow up over time. Just as importantly, they can direct employees to high-quality, in-network labs and imaging centers, helping ensure care is not only timely, but also cost-effective.
This kind of guidance matters. Without it, employees may delay screenings or unknowingly seek care in higher-cost settings. With it, they have a clear, trusted path forward.
The impact is measurable. Patients supported through connected care pathways are guided toward 26% lower-cost care paths on average, helping employers reduce unnecessary downstream spend.
Preventive care has always been powerful.
But in today’s workforce, it only works when it’s easy to access, simple to navigate, and supported by a system that guides employees to the right care at the right time — and in the right place.
Learn how to make preventive care part of everyday access
Why is preventive care often underutilized by employees?
Preventive care is often underutilized because of access barriers like long wait times, scheduling challenges, and cost. Even when employees understand its importance, these obstacles cause many to delay or skip routine check-ups and screenings.
How does virtual primary care improve preventive care utilization?
Virtual primary care makes preventive care easier to access by offering faster appointments, convenient scheduling, and ongoing provider relationships. This removes common barriers and helps employees stay consistent with check-ups, screenings, and follow-up care.
Does virtual primary care help reduce healthcare costs?
Yes. By encouraging early detection and guiding employees to appropriate care settings, virtual primary care can reduce unnecessary emergency visits and high-cost interventions. Connected care models also help direct employees to in-network labs and imaging centers, lowering overall healthcare spend.
What role do in-network referrals play in preventive care?
In-network referrals ensure employees receive care from high-quality providers at lower costs. When virtual primary care providers guide patients to in-network labs and imaging centers, it helps avoid surprise billing and reduces out-of-pocket and employer costs.
What preventive services are typically included in virtual primary care?
Virtual primary care typically includes routine check-ups, health screenings, preventive counseling, lab referrals, and ongoing follow-up. These services help identify health risks early and support long-term health outcomes.