The Gist Healthcare Podcast
A conversation with SWORD Health CMO Dr. Vijay Yanamadala
Jun 13, 2022
Neurosurgeon and CMO of SWORD Health, Dr. Vijay Yanamadala, discusses the benefits of virtual physical therapy, including increased adherence rates and cost savings from reduced surgical interventions. Topics include growth of the virtual musculoskeletal market, diverse healthcare partnerships, and financial arrangements in value-based care.
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- Approximately 90% of patients referred to physical therapy could benefit from virtual sessions, leading to higher adherence rates and potentially reducing the need for surgery.
- Significant interest and investment in the virtual musculoskeletal market are driven by increased spend on musculoskeletal care, expansion of Medicare coverage for remote patient monitoring, and accelerated adoption of virtual care during the pandemic.
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Virtual Physical Therapy Benefits
Dr. Vijayana Madala, the Chief Medical Officer of SOAR Health, emphasizes the potential advantages of virtual physical therapy (PT) for patients, suggesting that around 90% of those referred to PT could benefit from virtual sessions. The convenience of virtual PT allows patients to perform exercises anywhere and receive guidance and feedback from therapists asynchronously, leading to higher adherence rates and potentially reducing the need for surgery. This approach is supported by outcomes showing that individuals engaging in virtual PT sessions with SOAR experienced significant improvements in health, with reduced surgical utilization and cost savings for health plans.
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