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Cost, implementation, the care model, and what's actually included. Plain answers — no sales-deck hand-waving.
How much can we actually save?
On average, employers save 18% on total medical + Rx spend after Year 1. The upper bound — for populations with high baseline ER/urgent-care usage — is 30%+. We model your expected number against your actual claims data, not a generic projection.
Is the pricing predictable?
Yes. The model is flat PMPM (per-member-per-month) — no per-visit fees, no copays, no rebate games. You pay one number; care happens.
What's NOT included in the monthly fee?
Four things: send-out lab work that has to leave our clinic, specialist referrals, imaging (MRI/CT), and ER visits. Everything else — primary care, pharmacy, point-of-care testing, mental health, wellness — is in.
How long does it take to go live?
Four to six weeks from signed contract to first patient. We handle clinic build-out, staffing, EHR setup, member onboarding, and broker integration. You don't run point on any of it.
Do we need to dedicate space onsite?
For full onsite, yes — we need ~600 sq ft minimum. For hybrid, we can run 1-2 days/week onsite and cover the rest virtually. For populations under 150 lives, virtual-only with a near-site option works well.
What happens to our existing benefits broker?
They stay. Archer is purpose-built to fit alongside the broker relationship — we run the clinic, they run the renewal. Most of our growth comes through brokers who add us to their book.
Who provides the care?
Nurse practitioners with primary care experience, supported by an MD medical director. Same NP each visit — continuity is the whole point. Average member sees the same provider 4-6 times/year.
What does the member experience look like?
$0 visit. $0 lab work. $0 same-day care. Walk-out with onsite formulary medications when applicable. Virtual care between visits. No copays. Ever.
What's the average member utilization?
206% across our managed populations — meaning the average member uses the clinic more than twice per year. That's compared to ~70% utilization for traditional employer-sponsored primary care.
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