Care Connections is the key to enhancing employee wellbeing.

Our exclusive Care Connections program encourages employees to try simpler, more affordable physical medicine first with the help of a dedicated Fulcrum Health navigator.

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Why physical medicine works.

The goal of offering physical medicine benefits, including chiropractic care and acupuncture, as well as massage, physical, occupational and speech therapies, is to help your employees rely less on invasive surgical procedures and costly, potentially addictive medications.

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More than half of American adults have a musculoskeletal disorder.

More Days at Work

Low-back pain is the leading cause of missed workdays worldwide.

Avoid Opioids

People with pain who start with a chiropractor are 50% less likely to fill an opioid prescription.

Fewer Surgeries

Surgery is far less common when seeing a chiropractor first versus a surgeon — fewer than 2% of people end up needing it.

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Care Connections Navigators help clear the way.

Finding the best path to pain management is hard. A Care Connections Navigator makes it easy for employees to find the right physical medicine provider based on their unique needs and preferences. Navigators take employee calls, address their questions and concerns, and help them schedule visits with providers. It’s all about clearing the way to better, more efficient healing.

Employee benefits

Ease of navigating with a physical medicine expert
Single point of contact
Access to credentialed conservative care providers

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Create your company’s own Care Connections program.

Employee care programs aren’t one-size-fits-all. Fulcrum Health works with your team to design a customized proposal that works for your organization. Together, we explore your needs and objectives, then recommend compelling benefits to offer your employees to achieve better retention and higher satisfaction.

Expect our team to:

Identify and share trends about common employee diagnoses and most-utilized services
Promote engagement with and confidence in the program among employees
Measure and share data on employee outcomes and satisfaction
Demonstrate tangible cost savings and benefits for your organization

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FAQs

Physical medicine can significantly benefit employees in various ways:

Less Invasive & Efficient. Physical medicine is a non-surgical, non-invasive approach to managing musculoskeletal pain. It focuses on alleviating pain and preserving function without resorting to costly, invasive surgical procedures or potentially addictive medications.

Reduced Medication Usage. Taking a more conservative approach to pain management often avoids prescriptions, which may be addictive and lead to dependency.

Faster Relief, Lower Cost. Chiropractic care, for example, may provide faster relief for moderate pain at a lower cost compared to pharmaceutical prescriptions which only mask pain.

Fulcrum network providers are vetted through a credentialing process prior to acceptance into the network. We also provide service monitoring, coaching to best-evidence practice, and review for Fraud, Waste and Abuse.

Physical medicine is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified and licensed provider. For example, chiropractic care focuses on spinal adjustments and manipulations to improve musculoskeletal function and alleviate pain. However, it's important to consider:

Individual Assessment: Providers assess each patient individually to determine the most appropriate treatment considering medical history, physical examination, and any contraindications.
Risks and Benefits: Like any medical intervention, there may be potential risks (e.g., muscle soreness, minor discomfort) and benefits (e.g., pain relief, improved mobility).
Communication: Openly discuss your symptoms, concerns, and any pre-existing conditions with your physical medicine provider so that they may tailor the treatment accordingly.
Avoid High-Risk Situations: Certain conditions (e.g., osteoporosis, spinal fractures, inflammatory arthritis) may require caution or alternative approaches.

Get in touch with Fulcrum Health.

Got questions? Want to schedule a chat? Ready to see what moving Physical Medicine Forward can mean for you? We’d love to connect.