Brief

Why Taft-Hartley trustees are turning to advanced primary care

Learn how advanced primary care improves care experiences, health outcomes, and long-term costs for Taft-Hartley plan members, their families, and your fund.

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Traditional primary care was built around volume, not value. For Taft-Hartley trustees, that model falls short: members face long waits, fragmented care, and limited access, while plans absorb rising costs with little to show for it. Advanced primary care takes a different approach—one built on prevention, continuous relationships, and real accountability for outcomes. Why are more trustees making the shift now?

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THE SHIFT TO VALUE

Prevention-first care that works harder for members

Accountable by design

Advanced primary care reorients the traditional model—aligning provider incentives with outcomes, not encounters. The result is proactive outreach, smarter risk management, and care that continues between visits.

A connected care experience

One care team manages the full picture—closing gaps, coordinating referrals, and supporting members from their first day of coverage through retirement. Less fragmentation, better continuity.

WHY TRUSTEES ARE MAKING THE MOVE

When care is proactive, funds are more sustainable and members thrive

Better care experiences for every type of worker

Advanced primary care fits real lives—same- or next-day appointments, extended visits, and flexible access built around union worker schedules. More time with providers builds relationships that drive better engagement and stronger health outcomes.

Measurable outcomes that support the whole person

From fewer hospital admissions to reduced ER visits, advanced primary care drives results you can report to your board. Proactive care management keeps members healthier longer—and reduces the downstream costs that strain fund sustainability.

A smarter path to long-term fund sustainability

Value-based primary care makes costs more predictable—not just lower. When members engage with advanced primary care, high-cost claims drop, giving trustees stronger financial footing and more room to protect member benefits.

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See why advanced primary care is right for your plan

Taft-Hartley plan cost control starts with prevention-focused care. This brief compares traditional and advanced primary care across access, outcomes, and fund impact—and explains why more trustees are making the shift. Inside, you'll find Marathon Health outcome data on high-cost claims and long-term sustainability. Fill out the form to access it.

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