COVID-19 forced the cancellation and delay of hundreds of thousands of surgeries nationwide. A May 2020 study of orthopedic surgery statistics by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery suggested that even under the most optimistic scenario, the United… Read More →

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In this series, we share what we see from our care coordinators, our providers (hospitals, outpatient centers and ambulatory surgery centers), our employer sponsors and the more than 1 million members and 700 plus surgeons with whom we work. Read More →

If your health care plan isn’t using a bundled payment approach, you’re throwing money down the drain. With 25 percent of U.S. health care spending going to waste (Shrank, et al., 2019), it’s no wonder employers are turning to BridgeHealth for its… Read More →

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions affect more than one of every two people age 18 and older in the United States, and nearly three out of four of those age 65 and older. The cost of treating major MSK conditions is greater than for treatment of many other… Read More →

Surgery prep isn’t just for the surgical team anymore — patients can take part, too. And it’s more than fasting for eight hours before the procedure, finding a ride home, and stopping certain medications. It’s about prepping the body for the rigors of… Read More →