Self-Funded Why Employees Actually Use Onsite Clinics (Convenience Is King!)
Jan 6, 2026
In a thought-provoking discussion, Chris Yarn, founder of Walk On Clinic, reveals why convenience is critical in healthcare. He shares his innovative journey from insurance broker to creating a direct primary care model that delivers healthcare directly to employees. Chris exposes the shortcomings of traditional clinics and highlights the success of mobile onsite care, boasting double the industry utilization rates. He emphasizes the importance of early detection, supported by his personal cancer experience, and offers insights on proving ROI through real claims data.
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Hendry Marine Transformed Primary Care
- Stephanie Koch implemented a Walk-On Clinic for her 300-employee company and quickly built strong primary care relationships.
- The clinic shifted employees from having no PCP to regular wellness visits and ongoing care.
Teach Providers Your Plan Design
- Train providers on the employer's specific plan design so navigation happens inside the clinic.
- Embed plan-aware clinicians to direct patients to the right, cost-effective sites of care.
Convenience Determines Clinic Adoption
- Convenience drives primary care adoption far more than proximity or price.
- Chris Yarn shows onsite clinics doubled/tripled utilization versus a clinic 3.1 miles away.
