White paper

Chronic pain, chronic costs: The connection between obesity and MSK disorders

According to Business Group on Health’s Large Employer Health Care Strategy Survey, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) continue to be one of the top two cost drivers for U.S. employers. These costs, as reported by UnitedHealthcare, can be 4x higher when MSDs exist along with a metabolic condition, such as obesity.

By designing a benefit strategy that treats obesity as the root cause of many chronic conditions, your organization can improve overall employee health, drive cost savings, and, most importantly, promote workplace safety.

In this white paper, we dive into:

1. How obesity contributes to MSK disorders (MSDs)
2. The direct and indirect costs of MSDs
3. How personalized metabolic care can improve overall employee health
4. The impact of preventative care on employee health and business outcomes