In our recent webinar, we talked about how earlier physical therapy can reduce costs for neck and low back pain in patients.

In the webinar, we discuss how the total LBP-related costs were the summed amounts of LBP-related medication and medical costs. All costs included both insurers’ payments and enrollees’ out-of-pocket cost sharing over the 1-year period after the index date.

Over a 12-month period, we found that patients save on average per day:

• $70 on medication
• $51 on imaging

The total of $1,600 LBP-related costs does not include:

• Opportunity costs for patients of lost work
• Family time
• PTO
• Professional development/advancement (ie.: promotions, commissions, bonuses etc)
  

Study of costs associated with the timing of physical therapy in 7k patients with a diagnosis of LBP

Faster access of patients to PT appointments, resulting in savings on average of $1,616 for the patient & payer.

The data above might seem difficult to put into context, but for payers these are critical numbers as every claim counts…literally.

The webinar covers:

• What Does Earlier Care Mean to Recovery?
• Can Earlier Access to Physical Therapy Reduce Costs for Neck and Low Back Pain?
• Can At Home Physical Therapy Increase Adherence to Plan of Care?
• Can Physical Therapy Decrease Unnecessary Imaging and Procedures?

Luna is leading the way in patient engagement, improved functional outcomes, and cost containment.