03/09/2026
Employers are facing a growing financial burden as healthcare costs continue to rise. Total health benefit costs per employee increased 6% in 2025 and are projected to rise another 6.7% in 2026, while average employee out-of-pocket costs have climbed from $633 in 2013 to $869 in 2023.
Virtual-first care is helping change that equation by giving members faster access to care while reducing unnecessary in-person utilization and downstream costs.
📊 Key Insights from the Whitepaper:
• ~$265 savings per Virtual Urgent Care visit compared to in-person care
• ~$180 savings per Virtual Primary Care visit through care coordination
• ~$200 savings per Virtual Behavioral Health visit
• 3.5x-6x ROI driven by Virtual Urgent Care, with a 8min or less response time
When Recuro Urgent Care, Primary Care, and Behavioral Health work together in a virtual-first model, employers can lower total cost of care while improving access and outcomes for members.
📥 Download the full whitepaper for key data points and strategies benefit leaders are using to reduce healthcare spend - link in the first comment.