--- title: Scoop Health Blog | Affordable Care Act (2) description: Affordable Care Act | Read about the healthcare sharing industry and other alternative ways to address healthcare needs as well as Scoop Health's unique take on the healthcare issues surrounding businesses and employees. 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[Read More](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/the-greatest-generation-a-new-bridge-to-medicare) ## [Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/direct-primary-care-vs-concierge-medicine) \[aa\_subtitle\_display\]In talking and learning about Direct Primary Care (DPC), it’s not unusual for people to get it confused with Concierge Medicine. However, these are two different services that... [Read More](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/direct-primary-care-vs-concierge-medicine) ## [What to Look For in a Direct Primary Care Provider](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-direct-primary-care-provider) \[aa\_subtitle\_display\]Now that we’ve explored some of the basics with you regarding Direct Primary Care (DPC) and what exactly the benefit is, we wanted to share what to look for when it comes to... [Read More](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-direct-primary-care-provider) ## [Why Employers Should Offer Direct Primary Care Benefits](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/why-employers-should-offer-dpc-benefits) \[aa\_subtitle\_display\]Direct Primary Care is on the rise, and that means it’s something that your company should consider offering to your employees as a benefit. [Read More](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/why-employers-should-offer-dpc-benefits) ## [The Movement Towards Employee Well-Being](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/the-movement-towards-employee-well-being) \[aa\_subtitle\_display\]More and more companies are beginning to focus heavily on the well-being of their employees. While work-life balance is certainly an important topic for all employers, this focus... [Read More](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/the-movement-towards-employee-well-being) ## [How to Promote Employee Health and Wellness](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/promote-employee-health-wellness) \[aa\_subtitle\_display\]With cold and flu season nearly upon us, it is a great time to ramp up your office’s health and wellness efforts in order to keep your employees in tip-top health. This is... [Read More](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/promote-employee-health-wellness) ## [What Is Driving Your Health Care Costs?](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/what-is-driving-your-health-care-costs) [Read More](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/what-is-driving-your-health-care-costs) ## [The BEST Time To Shop For Group Health Insurance](https://blog.scoophealth.com/blog/the-best-time-to-shop-for-group-health-insurance) \[aa\_subtitle\_display\]The best time? Let's talk about the WORST time to shop for group health insurance first. 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