Better Care, Better Health, and a Brighter Future for Employees and Their Families

The town of Mount Pleasant in South Carolina was facing increasing healthcare costs and declining employee health. With 1,403 employees and their family members covered by the town's health insurance, the need for change became urgent. Options were considered, including different insurance fund...

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Published in:PM. Public Management 2022-11, Vol.104 (11), p.28-31
Main Author: Demoura, Eric M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic illnesses
Cost control
Employees
Health insurance
Pharmacy
Primary care
Public administration
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Summary:The town of Mount Pleasant in South Carolina was facing increasing healthcare costs and declining employee health. With 1,403 employees and their family members covered by the town's health insurance, the need for change became urgent. Options were considered, including different insurance funding methods, but the costs and the number of employees with chronic conditions were alarming. After reviewing the benefits to employees, their families, and taxpayers, the town decided to enhance their current partially self-insured program by unbundling services, negotiating contracts, and opening their own health clinics with in-house doctors.
ISSN:0033-3611