State of MSK Report 2021: Changing Musculoskeletal Trends Are Redefining MSK Care

Musculoskeletal medical spend is a top cost driver for many employers. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Based on analyzing MSK medical claims data from 2010 to 2020, this report takes a deeper dive into the underlying trends behind these rising costs and offers insights into how employer benefit leaders and health plans can redefine MSK care and better manage spend. 

Hinge Health commissioned an analysis of medical claims data for 40+ million Americans covered by leading health plans 2010 to 2020. Based on this analysis, our State of the MSK Report 2021 uncovers:

• The latest MSK healthcare trends including costs, types of treatments, and treatment settings over the last decade 2010-2020 
• What these MSK healthcare trends mean for employer benefit leaders and health plans 
• How COVID impacted MSK trends in 2020 and implications for the future of MSK care
• Actionable insights for benefit leaders and health plans on how to better manage MSK spend and care