A survey from the Physician Advocacy Institute found that doctors in corporate medicine are regularly feeling pressured to make decisions that align with business interests rather than what’s best for patients. 

The benefits management company Aon said per-employee expenditures may rise about $19,000. While the broader economy is to blame, part of the rise can be attributed to the management of costly chronic conditions such as diabetes. 

A youth mental-health program, national in scale, has been shown to save a country’s public health system $4,000 a year per patient. And while it’s at it, the program helps young people overcome or better manage serious behavioral issues. 

The figure comes from research by Fidelity Investments. The group said their estimate, updated annually, jumped 7.5% since last year.

Founded in 2021, Hopscotch currently operates 12 clinics in the state. Its business model centers around in-person primary care, augmented by virtual specialty visits and 24/7 access to care teams. The company said it is making a profit.