Episode 24: The Economics of PT-First | Real Data on Cost Savings and Outcomes
How crazy is it that proven interventions in healthcare take so long to spread, even when they show clear economic and clinical benefits?
Innovation in healthcare is painfully difficult to get into widespread adoption, even after proven successful.
This episode discusses the results of a nine year-old study at Geisinger Health System on a PT-First "bundle" that's just as relevant today. But the disturbing part about it is it's not common to find a structure like this one, where a shift in incentives changed the care pathway for patients.
Here are major takeaways from the episode:
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