PT First Saves

Musculoskeletal conditions—back pain, shoulder injuries, knee problems and similar issues—are among the largest drivers of employer health plan spending. But they may also represent one of the best opportunities to improve care while reducing costs.In this episode of Take Charge with HELPcare, Lee Aase talks with Brian McQuilkin and Jake Hoeppner of ActivePT in Rochester, Minnesota, about why physical therapy should often be the first stop for musculoskeletal problems.Brian and Jake explain how early access to physical therapy can help patients reduce pain, regain strength and return to normal activities—sometimes avoiding unnecessary imaging, injections, specialist visits or surgery.They also introduce ActivePT Direct, a direct-contracting model that enables employers to provide employees with timely, in-person physical therapy at $0 out of pocket. Employers pay when the service is used, while gaining an opportunity to reduce much larger downstream medical claims.The conversation covers:• Why physical therapy can produce outcomes comparable to surgery for some conditions• How faster access can prevent manageable problems from becoming expensive ones• Why Minnesota patients can often see a physical therapist without a referral• How ActivePT measures utilization, outcomes and potential return on investment• Why direct contracting can align the interests of employees, employers and providersBrian and Jake will also be among the presenters at the Building a Better Employer Health Plan workshop on August 5 in Rochester.Learn more and register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a-better-employer-health-plan-tickets-1988348798782?aff=oddtdtcreatorGet in touch with Brian and Jake at:https://activeptandsports.com