Does Unrestricted Access to Physical Therapy Reduce Health Spending?
Description:
This study used commercial health insurance claims data to investigate whether timing of access to physical therapists impacts health care utilization and costs for patients with lower back pain. This study was funded by the Health Care Cost Institute State Grant Program and the Arnold Foundation.
Lead Researcher: Bianca K. Frogner, PhD
Contact Info: bfrogner@uw.edu, 206-616-9657
Funder:
Health Care Cost Institute State Grant Program and the Arnold Foundation
Status:
Complete
Publications/Presentations
| Authors | Title | Type | Date | Documents/Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frogner BK, Harwood K, Pines J, Andrilla CHA, Schwartz M | Early Findings from Study on Early and Unrestricted Access to Physical Therapy | PRESENTATION | 10-24-2015 |