Economic Impact of Digital Musculoskeletal Care Versus In-person Physical Therapy: A US Claims Analysis of Health Care Utilization and Outcomes
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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January 01, 2026
Digital musculoskeletal care reduced spending versus in-person therapy
A remote digital musculoskeletal program was linked to lower total and musculoskeletal-related health care spending than starting in-person physical therapy in matched insurance claims. *Retrospective matched cohort (claims) study; Level 2b (OCEBM).
- Level of evidence
- Level 2b (OCEBM)
- DocG quality score
- 4.4 / 10
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