Not long ago, musculoskeletal (MSK) care was associated with taking time out for an afternoon appointment with the doctor, physical therapist or chiropractor. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of it. What used to be a simple therapy appointment has now become a risk of potential exposure. Fortunately, Telehealth has helped expand access to MSK…
Category: Musculoskeletal Benefits
A fresh approach to musculoskeletal (MSK) benefits
People with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions have complex needs, high demands and often multiple co-morbidities, and they often require multiple pathways such as physical therapy, behavioral support, pain management etc. Most of them are not getting the optimal care. The problem is widespread. 1 in 3 American adults suffer from MSK pain. 40% of patients are…
Dear Benefit Leader, you have a major issue with pain
Dear Benefit leader, You already know that in this COVID-19 era, your people are hunching over their laptops in repurposed kitchens & bedrooms. This mass shift to working from home is causing a lot of people experience lower back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, and wrist pain. You can see it from the claims that…