KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — MedRisk’s 2025 Industry Trends Report emphasizes the significant benefits of initiating physical therapy (PT) early to improve claim outcomes and reduce costs, offering critical insights into trends shaping the healthcare and workers’ compensation sectors.
The report draws on data from hundreds of thousands of injured workers, highlighting that beginning PT early in the recovery process leads to shorter claim durations and lower costs. Delays, by contrast, can prolong recovery and increase expenses.
“As the industry faces rising costs, understanding these trends is essential to improving outcomes and reducing claim durations,” said Brian Peers, PT, DPT, and MedRisk’s Vice President of Clinical Services.
Geographic disparities in the timing of PT and surgery were also analyzed, revealing the unequal access to care that workers experience depending on location. Additionally, the report examines the influence of provider consolidation and medical inflation on rising healthcare expenditures.
“We are proud to share these insights with the industry to advance the quality of care and support patients on their return-to-work journeys,” said MedRisk CEO Srivatsan Sridharan.
MedRisk’s findings reinforce the value of early intervention, underlining its potential to enhance patient recovery and control escalating costs in the healthcare landscape.
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