Accresa Health and Beaufort Memorial have announced a new partnership in healthcare technology to make affordable primary care available to more people across the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Accresa Health, a healthcare technology company specializing in payment and benefit administration solutions for employers and provider networks, is working with the growing South Carolina community health system, Beaufort Memorial, to expand the system’s Direct Primary Care (DPC) program. This expansion will help maximize the value of healthcare services in the region, reaching more employers, working families and individuals – particularly residents who may not have access to affordable insurance options or employer-sponsored healthcare coverage. Together, the two organizations are creating new pathways to consistent, relationship-based primary care that is simple, transparent, and predictable.
Accresa’s technology platform serves as the backbone of the program’s expansion, supporting billing, eligibility management, contribution tracking and reporting. Employers participating in the DPC program benefit from secure group-administrator access to manage employee eligibility, oversee monthly contributions, and view detailed payment reports, all within a centralized system.
The expanded program will also support direct-to-consumer enrollment, allowing individuals to enroll independently and use FSA and HSA funds to pay for memberships. This flexibility increases affordability and empowers residents to take control of their health, regardless of employment status.
“This partnership allows us to remove administrative barriers and focus on what matters most: caring for our community,” said Russell Baxley, President and CEO of Beaufort Memorial. “By expanding our Direct Primary Care program beyond traditional employer groups, we are opening the door to affordable, accessible primary care for more individuals and families across the Lowcountry.”
The Beaufort Memorial DPC program emphasizes proactive, preventive healthcare. Members receive direct access to their primary care provider for annual checkups, chronic condition management and acute care needs, all included in a flat monthly fee. While traditional health insurance remains important for catastrophic or specialty services, DPC offers an innovative foundation for accessible, everyday care.
“Accresa was built to support innovative, forward-thinking healthcare models,” said William Short, CEO of Accresa Health. “By delivering advanced payment and network management capabilities, we’re helping Beaufort Memorial deploy flexible product and pricing configurations that meet the needs of both employers and individual consumers. Together, we’re creating infrastructure that makes high-quality primary care easier to administer, easier to grow, and easier to access.”
As employer-sponsored benefits and consumer-driven healthcare models continue to evolve, this partnership is positioning Beaufort Memorial as a leader in innovative care delivery by expanding access to affordable care.
