DENVER and BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Nov.
4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- National direct primary care
provider Everside Health, LLC ("Everside"), formerly Paladina
Health, Activate Healthcare, Healthstat and R-Health, announced
today a national partnership with ATI Physical Therapy ("ATI")
(NYSE: ATIP), the largest single-branded outpatient physical
therapy provider in the United
States, that will deliver greater access to care, lower
costs and better treatment outcomes for patients and their
employers.
The partnership combines Everside's advanced value-based primary
care experience with ATI's innovative musculoskeletal (MSK) health
services to provide preventative care while helping to reduce
healthcare costs for both employers and patients. The significant
overlap of the companies' geographic footprints offers a powerful
reach, with Everside operating more than 350 health centers in 34
states and ATI running more than 900 outpatient clinics in 25
states.
"ATI is a natural partner for us because its service delivery
model and approach to providing worksite solutions align with
ours," said Gaurov Dayal, President
of Everside Health. "Both companies are equally focused on
providing better access and improved patient outcomes at lower
costs. By bringing together our collective expertise and
experience, we can deliver these benefits more efficiently to more
patients."
The partnership comes at a pivotal time for patients and their
employers. An estimated one in two U.S. adults have a MSK
condition and the cost of treating MSK has doubled from
$10 billion to around $20 billion in the last decade. The partnership
aims to lower treatment costs and allows both organizations to
offer more integrated products and services to patients, addressing
MSK-related and other chronic issues before they worsen.
As part of Everside's direct primary care model, the company
offers preventive health services onsite or near employer
workforces, as well as virtually. This approach has been successful
in helping employees better manage a wide array of costly, chronic
health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. On
average, employers on the Everside program save 17% on claims costs
by year three and 31% by year five, based on retrospective savings
analysis.
Similarly, studies have shown that early physical therapy as a
first line treatment option for MSK pain can reduce opioid use by
up to 90%, advanced imaging such as MRIs by 30% and ER visits by
15%, resulting in direct medical cost savings from $1,543 to $5,400
per patient. 1-3
"With one of the largest patient databases in the country, ATI
is proud to deliver industry-leading outcomes to our patients,"
said Ray Wahl, COO of ATI Physical
Therapy. "We are excited to have identified a partner with the same
focus on superior care and helping employers deliver added value to
their employees, while also dramatically saving on
healthcare-related costs. We believe this strategic partnership
will help shape how holistic healthcare is delivered and
effectively integrated for cost savings for both the patient and
employer."
"Everside Health continues to seek out partners that add value
to our existing products and services," said Wesley Donohoe, Chief Product Officer for
Everside Health. "ATI stands out as a leader in the industry with a
proven approach to helping patients with MSK-related issues. We
designed a truly integrated product to deliver an innovated
experience for our patients and the ATI and Everside care
teams."
For more information, visit eversidehealth.com/ati.
About Everside Health
Everside Health, formerly Paladina Health, Activate Healthcare,
Healthstat and R-Health, is one of the largest direct primary care
providers in the U.S., operating approximately 350+ health clinics
in 34 states located at or near the facilities of its employer,
union and other benefit sponsor clients. Everside Health's
patient-focused, care-obsessed, technology-driven healthcare
delivery model aligns incentives to benefit the patient, the
physician and the benefit provider, all while reducing the total
cost of care. Patients receive convenient, low- or no-cost access
to physicians and 24/7 virtual care, reducing the need for costly
ER use. Everside Health is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. For more information, visit
www.eversidehealth.com.
About ATI Physical Therapy
At ATI Physical Therapy, we are passionate about potential.
Every day, we restore it in our patients and activate it in our
team members in our approximate 900 locations across the U.S. With
outcomes from more than 2.5 million unique patient cases, ATI is
making strides in the industry by setting quality standards that
deliver predictable outcomes for our patients with musculoskeletal
(MSK) issues. ATI's offerings span across a broad spectrum for
MSK-related issues. From preventative services in the workplace and
athletic training support to outpatient clinical services and
online physical therapy via its online platform, CONNECTâ„¢, a
complete list of our service offerings can be found at ATIpt.com.
ATI is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
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CONTACT: eversidehealth@edelman.com
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