Direct contracting promises predictable pricing and a better member experience, but TPAs often create barriers ranging from workflow gaps to competing products and outdated payment processes. This session breaks down the real reasons TPAs push back and gives advisors a clear roadmap for overcoming those obstacles. Attendees will learn how to align plan design with contract terms, assess EDI capabilities, choose the right contracting entity, and implement member-first workarounds that keep direct contracts functioning smoothly even during a TPA change.