Humana Expands Value-Based Musculoskeletal Care as Chronic Condition Costs Are on the Rise

Humana is honing in on value-based care with recently announced partnerships with Vori Health and HOPCo—adding to its existing TailorCare program—to deliver personalized, coordinated support for Medicare Advantage members living with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

This collaboration comes at a time when MSK-related healthcare costs are increasing, posing one of the greatest burdens on insurers, employers and the healthcare system at large.

MSK conditions range from arthritis and osteoporosis to back and joint pain. The condition affects more than half of U.S. adults and is the leading cause of disability nationwide. The annual direct healthcare costs exceed $420 billion , making MSK conditions one of the most expensive chronic health challenges in the U.S.

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