Road to recovery: Are non-surgical remedies the solution to MSK?

Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.

Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.
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Employees managing these conditions lead to high overtime, an average of 10 missed a year and rising stress and depression levels.
A meaningful treatment strategy prioritizes early access, trusted guidance and right-site care before pain escalates into imaging, injections, surgery or long-term disability.
Chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders affect more than 60% of Americans —
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What happens when the people responsible for designing and advising on employee health plans find themselves on the other side