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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

NorCo Council to Consider Contract For Voluntary Employee Health Center

NorCo Council's Finance Committee will today consider a proposed contract between the County and Integrity Health for an exclusive and voluntary health center that caters to the county workforce. 

Why do this? 

It's a great convenience to employees, even those who already have a primary care physician. But it should help the county reduce the cost of medical care as well. Since 2014, Northampton County has imposed no increases in the co-pays of county employees. But medical costs continue to rise in a county that is self-insured. This year's budget projects a $6.5 million increase. The total cost of medical care to county employees is estimated at nearly $30 million.

According to its website, Integrity Health offers "customized, patient-centered, cost-effective health programs built on the wisdom of coordinated care." It operates at six locations in New Jersey, with a seventh in Lycoming County. Its Chair is Doug Forrester, a former Republican candidate for the US Senate (2002) and Governor in New Jersey (2005). He founded Integrity after his daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury.  From X-Rays to chronic disease management to routine lab tests, it offers extensive primary care. 

I do not have the salient contractual details, including cost. That information will be disclosed when Council's Finance Committee considers this matter

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 19, 2023 at 3:48 AM

    Not this scam again. We know the plan, voluntary for now.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 19, 2023 at 7:23 AM

    [No need to post this comment]

    “He founded Integrity after his daughter suffered a dramatic brain injury.”

    I think you mean a “traumatic” brain injury.

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