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?? A new UnitedHealthcare and Health Action Council white paper reveals striking data on obesity's impact: 26% of members account for nearly half (46%) of total healthcare spend. The report highlights concerning trends: ?? Members with obesity are 5x more likely to need knee replacement ?? 61% higher rates of depression among those with obesity ?? Children of parents with obesity are 3x more likely to develop obesity themselves Most importantly, the study emphasizes: "Employers looking to manage costs will need to take a whole-person health approach to weight management that goes beyond medication." At Vori Health, this is exactly how we support patients on GLP-1s. Our approach empowers the sustainable behavior change needed for lasting results. "The data is clear: Medication alone isn't enough to address obesity's complex nature," says Mary O'Connor, MD Oly, Vori's Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer. "Our 360° approach integrates physical activity, mental health, and lifestyle support - essential for helping members mitigate risks like muscle loss, maintain weight loss, and achieve long-term health improvements." #HealthcareInnovation #ObesityCare #EmployerBenefits #GLP1 #WholePerson

Proud moment for Vori Health! ?? ? We’ve been named one of?America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces 2025?by?Newsweek! Building a company that reimagines musculoskeletal care isn’t easy—but we know creating a workplace where our team feels supported, valued, and inspired is the key to tackling the biggest problems in healthcare. This recognition is a testament to our Vorriors who bring their passion and dedication every day to better serve our members and customers. Grateful to be on this journey together! ?? Check out the full list here:?https://lnkd.in/e6dr8k2Y ?? Want to join our mission? Visit our careers page to learn more about becoming a Vorrior:?https://lnkd.in/dsQgQAf #VoriHealth #GreatPlaceToWork #StartupLife

Mercer says #AI can help solve some of the biggest problems in health, wellness, and employee benefits. AI is undeniably valuable in moving the needle on member engagement, especially when it comes to the self-motivated aspects of #MSK care, such as adherence with physical therapy, but Vori Health's Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Mary O'Connor, MD Oly cautions against treating AI as a silver bullet. "While AI has clear benefits and we've integrated it into our clinical experience," says Dr. O'Connor, "it's no substitute for human connection. What our patients truly value is the depth of engagement they receive—the listening, guidance, and personalized care that only real doctors can deliver. When patients are experiencing pain, they need empathy and shared decision-making to heal—elements that technology alone cannot provide. Medicine remains—and will always be—a human-to-human interaction." #health #benefits #hr #memberengagement

While #telemedicine has extended access to health care, there are still 3 million Americans living in remote areas that lack providers and reliable broadband internet. According to a KFF Health News analysis, individuals in these "dead zones" live sicker and die earlier on average. Without widespread digital connectivity, #telehealth is widening not closing health care gaps. https://lnkd.in/grN-xAwQ #healthequity #accesstocare #gapsincare

?? The Vori difference: Where physicians and physical therapists collaborate as one team to transform "walking like the Hunchback of Notre Dame" into standing tall and pain-free. This testimonial showcases the remarkable power of truly integrated care. After 20+ years of back and hip pain and countless failed treatments, our coordinated physician-led approach succeeded where fragmented healthcare repeatedly fell short—restoring mobility, function, and quality of life. Our holistic treatment model doesn't just restore quality of life for those suffering with chronic pain; it creates significant savings for health plans and employers by helping patients avoid unnecessary surgeries, tests, and treatments they don't need. When patients who've struggled for decades can finally return to gardening and walking "with a straight back and without suffering," that's the power of truly coordinated care. #IntegratedCare #ChronicPainRelief #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation

?? HEDIS measures are evolving for 2025—is your MSK strategy ready to capitalize on a $420+ billion industry challenge? Only 5 out of 1,019 health plans achieved five-star NCQA ratings in 2024. With new requirements coming, strategic quality initiatives in high-impact areas like MSK will create opportunities for forward-thinking plans. Vori Health's physician-led MSK model uniquely addresses multiple HEDIS measures through comprehensive specialty care that transforms traditionally fragmented pathways. For Medicare Advantage plans: this same approach extends to Star Ratings—simultaneously impacting up to ten Star measures and creating pathways to excellence. ?? Discover how our physician-led strategy delivers up to 4:1 ROI while turning one of healthcare's biggest cost challenges into a performance driver for 2025's enhanced standards. https://lnkd.in/g4Z89wzf #HEDIS2025 #MSKcare #ValueBasedCare

Former elite gymnast Ashley Fuller partnered with Vori Health to make a remarkable comeback at age 37, nearly twenty years after chronic pain and injuries forced her into retirement. Vori "didn't just see my injuries, they saw my potential," says Ashley. "Every stretch, every movement, every bit of guidance they provided was another step toward my recovery." Hear Ashley's #SuccessStory: https://lnkd.in/dhYZD23Q

Musculoskeletal conditions are one of the top drivers of health care expenditure in the U.S., costing an estimated $420 billion annually. According to an article published by Cigna Healthcare, 47% of people with #MSK pain say they suffer daily, and only 35% feel they have a high quality of life. With MSK pain affecting more than half of Americans, employers should prioritize health benefits that direct employees with MSK conditions to evidence-based, non-surgical, appropriate care. #benefits #hr #humanresources #healthcare

Mercer says employers can help transform health benefits for their people by helping to create new models of care, addressing gaps in public healthcare provision and investing in modern health benefits designed to meet employees’ physical and psychological needs. #benefits #humanresources #hr #healthcare

According to Lockton's People Solutions Market Update, more employers are moving to self-funded plans, which is increasing the carriers’ total risk pool. Even on an individual employer basis, exposure is increasing due to first-dollar trend pushing more claims over the stop loss deductible. To help alleviate the impact of stop loss premium increases, employers need to mitigate large claims risk before it exceeds the specific deductible, as well as manage risk once it becomes a stop loss claim. The answer is to direct patients to appropriate care to reduce waste. #healthcaretrends #firstdollar #healthcareclaims