The credibility anchor
Every number. Every source. Nothing hidden.
This is the research appendix. Conservative assumptions are called out openly — they make the case stronger, not weaker. Hover any “sourced” badge for the calculation and primary source.
The Pool
From 137 billion swipes to $68.5 billion a year.
The Care Team Model
One unit serves 1,080 patients a year — with 10% of hours protected.
1 care unit = 1 physician + 2 RNs + 1 LPN, serving 1,080 unique patients a year across 3,456 visit slots — with 10% of hours protected for non-billable work.
The 10% Non-Billable Commitment
This is not a loophole. It's the reason doctors don't burn out.
- 54% Direct patient care (billable)
- 36% Other billable (documentation, coordination)
- 10% Protected non-billable (CME, admin, huddles)
Source: BLS June 2024 hospital compensation data + AAFP panel research.
Per Citizen
$779.70 fully loaded. The roundup already covers a third of it.
The 15-Year Curve
The model gets cheaper every year the population gets healthier.
Demand reduction: ASPE/HHS Prevention Models · Sung et al. 2018 (IJERPH). Cost model: BLS 2024 · AAMC 2024 · Medscape 2025.
Run It Yourself
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