Virginia employers are unlocking ROI with advanced primary care

Virginia employers are facing rising healthcare costs, limited access to care, and growing pressure to improve workforce health without sacrificing financial performance. Advanced primary care (APC) offers a proven alternative—one that shifts care upstream, strengthens patient–provider relationships, and reduces avoidable emergency and inpatient utilization. 

In this ROI analysis, Marathon Health examines real results from Virginia employers and national claims data spanning millions of records. The findings show that APC delivers measurable savings, higher engagement among at-risk populations, and sustained ROI that compounds over time—demonstrating that employers no longer must choose between caring for their people and protecting the bottom line.

• Achieve ROI in year one, with returns growing to 3.7× by year five 

• Reduce overall healthcare spending with lower claims costs and fewer emergency department visits 

• Improve outcomes for employees with chronic and high-cost conditions 

• Increase engagement through same- or next-day access and relationship-based care 

• Shift utilization toward preventive and primary care, avoiding unnecessary downstream costs