Tag: tele-physical therapy
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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…
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Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Tele-Physical Therapy Integrated into an Advanced Primary Care Model
Overview Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions impose a heavy burden on patients and employers in the United States, driving substantial direct costs and lost productivity. A recent controlled cohort analysis investigates how an integrated advanced primary care model—featuring tele-physical therapy (TPT) as a core component—affects access to care, functional outcomes, patient experience, and overall costs for MSK…