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Feb 2025

Virtual MSK Care Outperforms In-Person Multidisciplinary Care – See the Data!

Eric Makhni, MD, MBA
Orthopedic Surgeon, Value-Based Health Care Expert
CEO and Co-Founder of Protera Health
Email Author

Virtual MSK Care Delivers Stronger Outcomes—Backed by Data

Traditional in-person care models have long been the standard for treating musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions—but is there a better way?

At Protera Health, we put our virtual multidisciplinary MSK program to the test against in-person care, comparing key health metrics such as pain reduction, physical function, and mental health improvements. The results? Our data shows that virtual care not only matches but outperforms traditional multidisciplinary clinics in several critical areas.

Key Insights from Our Latest Findings:

  • 4.6-point improvement in physical health scores vs. 2.4 in in-person care
  • 2.8-point mental health improvement, surpassing in-person outcomes
  • Surgical-grade improvements in pain interference, anxiety, and depression
  • 9.4/10 patient satisfaction and an NPS of 81

With higher engagement rates and clinically meaningful improvements, virtual MSK care is proving to be an effective, cost-saving solution for health plans looking to enhance member outcomes while reducing healthcare spending.

See the full breakdown in our latest video.

Interested in learning how Protera Health can help improve MSK outcomes for your members? Let’s connect!

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