MSK Care Doesn’t Need to Start with High-Cost Interventions
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are a leading cost driver, yet they are highly manageable when care begins early. CONNECT by ATI serves as a digital entry point for MSK care—triaging injuries and guiding employees to the right next step.
By connecting employees to timely, evidence-based physical therapy, CONNECT helps reduce unnecessary interventions, lower costs, and shorten recovery timelines.
The problem: MSK is the #1 Driver of Healthcare Costs
Musculoskeletal, or MSK, conditions are one of the largest and most expensive drivers of employer healthcare spend. Care is often fragmented, delayed, and poorly coordinated, leading to unnecessary costs and prolonged time away from work. Many employees are not empowered with the tools or guidance to navigate the healthcare system effectively, which can result in inconsistent provider communication and inefficient treatment pathways. At the same time, employers have limited visibility into the true drivers of MSK costs and lack comprehensive solutions to ensure timely, appropriate, and cost-effective care for employees and their dependents.
Over-reliance on invasive procedures.
Lack of coordinated care increases costs.
Leading to dissatisfaction and worse outcomes.
Reduce Your MSK Spend by 10-20%
Why Employers Choose CONNECT
Employees tap the CONNECT app, get clinically triaged in minutes, start digital self care, and escalate seamlessly into ATI virtual or in clinic PT when needed and geographically applicable. No gap in care, no confusion.
How CONNECT Adds Value to Your Plan
Employers and health plans using CONNECT gain more than just cost savings. They also benefit from healthier, more productive member populations. Our model prioritizes outcomes and convenience, using digital intake, centralized case management, and seamless reporting tools to optimize the experience for both members and benefit administrators.
- Reduces surgical procedures and unnecessary imaging
- Drives earlier engagement with conservative care
- Enhances member outcomes through tailored care plans
- Improves productivity and return-to-work timelines
- Integrates with existing health plan operations
What’s Included in CONNECT
Online physical therapy, also called virtual or telehealth physical therapy, gives members convenient access to expert musculoskeletal care from a licensed ATI clinician without needing to visit a clinic. Using CONNECT, our secure web- and app-based platform, members begin with a virtual evaluation to assess their condition, goals, and movement limitations. From there, clinicians develop a personalized treatment plan, provide one-on-one virtual coaching, guide members through home exercises with digital instructions and videos, monitor progress remotely, and adjust treatment as recovery progresses. With flexible scheduling and the ability to receive care from virtually anywhere, CONNECT helps members stay engaged in their recovery while supporting employer goals across the full MSK care journey.
