Vori Health

Every 8 minutes, another unnecessary back surgery takes place in the US, according to new data from the Lown Institute. This translates into $2 Billion dollars in #Medicare waste. With healthcare costs set to rise by 9% in 2025, "unnecessary MSK surgeries will continue to be a significant cost driver," says Mary O'Connor, MD Oly, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Vori Health. "Unless there is sweeping, industry-wide change and a prioritization of evidence-based care that puts members first." As the only physician-led MSK solution, Vori Health is uniquely positioned to address the 40% of #MSK conditions that are most complex and expensive to treat. Health plans and employers can partner with Vori Health to achieve $3,906 average savings per member and 4:1 ROI as validated by Milliman. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXcQPBrd

We're excited to launch our Vori Health monthly #newsletter here on LinkedIn! ?? Learn about the trends reshaping #MSK care delivery in 2025—from the integration of GLP-1 medications to the delicate balance of AI and human connection in patient care—with insights on identifying solutions that truly move the needle on both costs and outcomes.

Former Yale School of Medicine-trained neurosurgeon, Ryan A. Grant, MD, MS, MBA, FAANS, thrives on a healthy disrespect for the status quo. The fact that traditional MSK care delivery is simply not working is what drove him to co-found Vori Health in 2020. By blending telehealth with in-person treatment and prioritizing whole-person, Vori Health breaks free from traditional models to function as a nonoperative center of excellence for musculoskeletal care delivery. Committed to leveraging wisdom, challenging the norm, and forging improvements, Grant says, “We continue to look at how we can take care to the next level—enhancing the patient experience and patient outcomes." https://lnkd.in/gYicWdTC

? Vori Member Success Story ? Christine was referred to Vori Health by her insurance plan. She was pleased with the member experience and the ease of scheduling an appointment. Meeting with her physical therapist virtually and doing her exercises regularly has led to an improvement in her thumb and elbow pain. #testmonial #successstory #casestudy #pt

According to Modern Healthcare, many healthcare leaders are looking towards bolder moves to replace legacy care delivery with value-based and needs-based care models to address pressing financial imperatives. https://lnkd.in/gGeCy3fc #vbc #valuebasedcare #caredelivery #healthcaretrends #2025trends

Many employers are dealing with point solution fatigue. BenefitsPRO says organizations are focusing now on streamlining their benefits ecosystems to reduce complexity and improve program effectiveness. It's more important than ever to choose vendors that complement existing benefits systems and demonstrate clear #ROI. https://lnkd.in/g8e7dX48

According to Marsh's Health Trends 2025 survey, 46% of insurers believe AI should be used for first line diagnosis or imaging to reduce health plan cost within five years. To contain costs, employers should consider more aggressive approaches around how, when and where care is delivered. #2025trends #healthcaretrends #benefits

As health plans and employers continue to struggle with the cost of health care, Cigna Healthcare predicts a shift towards customer experience in 2025 to improve benefit utilization and outcomes. Expect also increased focus on condition-specific programs. #MSK conditions, for example, cost the health care system an estimated 420 billion every year. Cigna https://lnkd.in/g8zrf5nT

A new report from Press Ganey highlights the close relationship between patient experience and health plan star ratings. (via FierceHealthcare) One of the areas that health plans need to think about more broadly is access to care. Almost half of insurers expanded their offerings to include telehealth in 2024. https://lnkd.in/eWr_ZY8J #telehelath #virtualcare #virtualpt #msk

The The New York Times says chronic pain is a hidden epidemic. As many as two billion people suffer from it, but it isn't well understood. Part of the problem is that pain is mostly invisible and a symptom of so many different conditions. Identifying the root cause and treating the whole-person, not one symptom, is the best way to get pain relief. https://lnkd.in/eUPyqRzv