Tag: cost savings
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Integrated Advanced Primary Care: Musculoskeletal Care Outcomes
Introduction Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions drive substantial health care costs in the United States, affecting a large share of adults and imposing both direct medical expenses and indirect costs like lost productivity. Recent efforts to modernize MSK care focus on rapid access, high-quality rehabilitation, and coordination within primary care. This article reviews a study examining a…
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Integrated Tele-Physical Therapy in Advanced Primary Care: Clinical Gains and Savings
Overview Musculoskeletal conditions are a leading driver of health care costs and workplace disruption in the United States. A new approach—tele-physical therapy (TPT) embedded within an advanced primary care model—aims to improve access, outcomes, and cost efficiency by delivering musculoskeletal care through a coordinated, multidisciplinary team. This article summarizes a controlled cohort analysis that examined…