Pennsylvania employers are rethinking healthcare—and seeing measurable results

Local data shows rising costs, access gaps, and chronic condition burden are driving a shift toward advanced primary care

Across Pennsylvania, organizations are under pressure to support workforce health while managing unpredictable healthcare spend. But provider shortages, delayed care, and growing chronic conditions make it difficult for traditional plans to deliver consistent outcomes.

This eBook breaks down what’s happening across the state—and how employers are improving access, engagement, and cost control through advanced primary care. Using real Pennsylvania data and employer results, you’ll see how a proactive care model changes utilization patterns and reduces downstream claims.

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What’s driving the shift in Pennsylvania

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Escalating complexity

13.5% of adults in Pennsylvania live with multiple chronic conditions, repeating a cycle of unmanaged illness and costly treatment.

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Ballooning healthcare costs

51% have delayed or gone without healthcare due to cost and 83% worry about future expenses as medical costs climb faster than many other states.

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Rising barriers to care

461K Pennsylvanians live in a Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).

Everyone has been so great! I feel like I now have a better understanding of my health and what I can do to improve it. I felt like my individual needs and concerns were thoroughly addressed.
— Marathon Health patient in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania employers are closing the healthcare gap

See how employers across Pennsylvania are improving access to care, managing chronic conditions, and stabilizing healthcare costs with advanced primary care.