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Musculoskeletal (MSK) Solutions

Our proven, integrated approach to MSK care management is backed by over 30 years of clinical experience.

MSK conditions are common and costly

Did you know that:

  • 50% of adult Americans live with a musculoskeletal condition.
  • 75% of MSK surgeries are avoidable with non-operative care.1
  • Direct medical expenditures per year are over $213 billion in treatment, care and lost wages annually.2

Integrated capabilities

Care management

We provide education on high-quality ASC and COE networks along with access to nurse care managers for guidance.

Utilization management

We support delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care through strong relationships with treating providers.

Network access

Top facilities and physical health providers help ensure quality care and convenient access at negotiated rates.

Digital tools

Our multi-modal solution consists of physical exercises, education and access to physical therapists.

Key benefits

 Provide member and employee support and access to high-value sites of care while driving quality outcomes and financial savings.

35% savings

Our members spend less with help from utilization management and our national outpatient rehab network.1

28% savings

Our members can save on procedures performed at a surgical COE.2

3:1 ROI

Over several years our members have shown to have an overall favorable ROI.3

An integrated approach to MSK care

Our integrated approach supports members across the care continuum, ensuring care is provided at the right place and the right time. 

  • Care advocates and specialized nurses provide supportive care management services to members. 
  • Digital tools enable members to stay on track with self-directed care.
  • High-quality care providers and surgical center access may help improve outcomes and savings.
  • Payment integrity capabilities can help to reduce overutilization of services and inappropriate billing practices.
  • Provider collaboration capabilities foster alignment on medically appropriate care.

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    Fact sheet

    About Musculoskeletal Solutions

    See how Optum Musculoskeletal Solutions can help reduce the prevalence of MSK injuries while driving an overall 3:1 ROI.3

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Discover how to partner with Optum today

  1. Hinge Health State of MSK 2022
  2. boneandjointburden.org. Accessed March 2023.
  3. Optum proposed and book of business, 2022. Stats determined from aggregated data over several years, single year results may vary, and results may not be typical.