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A Better Way of Treating Back Pain

Half of all Americans experiences back, neck, shoulder or other musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. In fact, MSK care remains as one of the highest cost drivers in American health care, consuming one-sixth of employer-sponsored dollars and costing $600 billion to the U.S. economy.

MSK is a particular concern among labor accounts where personal safety is central to work. To deliver solutions, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has partnered with Hinge Health^®;.

According to Hinge Health, the labor market and private sector share the same concern. Nine of every 10 employers today who don’t already have a digital MSK solution say they will likely adopt one within a year.

MSK Solution

Hinge Health is a digital health company offering an MSK program that turns established, non-surgical care guidelines into a coach and physical therapist-led program. The resources they provide are delivered remotely using mobile, wearable and computer-guided technology.

Hinge Health provides all the tools needed for your workers to get moving again from the comfort of home. Hinge Health is available to labor groups who package certain holistic health solutions. Talk with your account executive to learn more.

The program provides:

• Exercise therapy tailored to specific needs
• Technology for instant feedback in an app
• A personal coach and physical therapist

The good news for Funds: it’s available at no cost to the member —100% covered for eligible BCBSIL members. Funds can receive regular reporting at least twice a year, enrollment summaries and member engagement and outcomes.

Contact your labor account executive today to learn more about how Hinge Health might benefit your Fund.

Hinge Health is an independent company that has contracted with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois to provide an online musculoskeletal program for members with coverage through BCBSIL. BCBSIL makes no endorsement, representations or warranties regarding third-party vendors and the products and services offered by them.

Sources: Half of All Americans Have MSK Pain , EHS Today, 2022; Hinge Health Issues 2023 State of Musculoskeletal Care Report , HingeHealth.com, March 23, 2023