{"id":1338,"date":"2022-03-01T15:44:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T15:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jointacademy.com\/us\/?p=1338"},"modified":"2025-03-09T18:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T18:54:08","slug":"case-study-humana-improves-member-outcomes-while-reducing-costs-utilizing-joint-academy-in-the-desert-pacific-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jointacademy.com\/us\/en\/latest-news\/article\/case-study-humana-improves-member-outcomes-while-reducing-costs-utilizing-joint-academy-in-the-desert-pacific-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Case study: Humana Improves Member Outcomes While Reducing Costs Utilizing Joint Academy in the Desert Pacific Region."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a leading health insurance provider, Humana is committed to making healthcare more accessible and personalized for its members. To expand access to evidence-based treatment, Humana partnered with <strong>Joint Academy<\/strong> in the <strong>Desert Pacific region<\/strong>, offering <strong>digital first-line treatment<\/strong> for chronic joint and lower back pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aligning-incentives-for-better-care-and-cost-reduction\">Aligning Incentives for Better Care and Cost Reduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Humana\u2019s strategy focuses on <strong>improving patient outcomes<\/strong> while <strong>reducing the total cost of care<\/strong>. With total joint replacement surgery averaging <strong>$30,000 per procedure<\/strong>, preventive care\u2014such as <strong>physical therapy<\/strong>\u2014plays a crucial role in lowering healthcare costs and enhancing patient well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-addressing-key-challenges-in-joint-and-back-pain-care\">Addressing Key Challenges in Joint and Back Pain Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Humana identified several challenges in delivering effective care for members with chronic joint and back pain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited access to high-quality, affordable care<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of follow-up data<\/strong> on member participation, satisfaction, and treatment outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low engagement and adherence<\/strong> to traditional physical therapy programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These barriers underscored the need for an <strong>innovative, patient-friendly solution<\/strong> to improve engagement and ensure members received the care they needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more-about-the-solution\">Learn More About the Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how <strong>Humana and Joint Academy<\/strong> collaborated to provide members with a <strong>low-cost, low-risk at-home solution<\/strong> that enhances engagement and delivers better patient outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a leading health insurance provider, Humana is committed to making healthcare more accessible and personalized for its members. 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