Company-sponsored health care is the largest source of health care coverage in the United States, covering over 160 million Americans. However, health care coverage is just a part of the picture. Virginia NFIB member and small business owner Joshua Phelps testified before the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee about his experience implementing employer-sponsored wellness programs and the improvements that can be made to build a healthier workforce.

“We’re not looking for mandates—we’d like some new tools… Ultimately, empowering employers and employees to focus on health and not just health coverage, is what really is going to make a difference in our national health picture,” explained Joshua.

Better health care options provide small businesses with a happier and healthier workforce and make them more competitive in the job market. If employers are given better access to valuable real-time data and innovative models like direct primary care, the health care benefits provided to employees can exponentially improve the quality of life for small businesses nationwide.

Federal policies to improve flexibility, transparency, and innovative health data are a benefit to all and will revolutionize health and wellness for America’s small businesses. Read Joshua’s full testimony and watch his opening statement.

TAKE ACTION: Help fight the rising cost of health insurance and reform the broken health insurance system!