Save on MSK through easy access to local experts.

Most self-insured employers spend way too much on orthopedic care. Let's change that. By partnering with top local MSK (musculoskeletal) providers, Hatch makes it easy to offer employees an MSK program featuring immediate expert guidance and easy access to top-quality, cost-effective care across the entire MSK journey.

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Outcomes

Guiding members to more appropriate, cost-effective MSK care.

76% avoidance
Of more costly care settings when engaging through Hatch
20 days faster
To get a specialist appointment vs national average
40% cost reduction
For surgeries at Hatch partner facilities vs local health system
Problem

MSK Cost

We spend too much and get too little with traditional MSK care.

  • 1 in 2 will experience MSK condition this year.1
  • 75% of employers say it’s their highest spend item.2
  • $381 billion yearly cost to employers (and rising)3

Consumer Confusion

It’s too easy to make a bad MSK Decision.

And it’s not your team's fault. Navigating MSK is complex and often counterintuitive.

  • 40% of PCP visits are MSK related5, but up to 60% of PCPs misdiagnose MSK conditions due to lack of training.6
  • MSK procedures vary widely in price—up to 313% in the same market for the same procedure.7
  • Members may want to see a specialist but face a 26-day wait for a new appointment.8

Misaligned Incentives

Current solutions leave gaps in the MSK journey

Direct primary care & care navigation
Simplify the employer-sponsored care journey, but need augmentation to help members find the right MSK access–in every form–at every step.
Traditional health systems
Offer maximum choice but lead to waste and suboptimal utilization as incentives, cost, and quality lack the transparency needed for informed decisions.
Digital MSK solutions Can be a great conservative care option, but they struggle with low utilization and fuzzy ROI and are not always the sound orthopedic answer—they are incentivized to avoid surgery, potentially delaying needed care.
Surgical COEs
While they may shine a spotlight on where quality care is available, they lack the incentive to be cost-effective or to encourage preventative or conservative care earlier in the journey.
Solution
Hatch connects you with local MSK experts, helping your people make smarter care decisions.

Benefits

How we help you save on MSK

Hatch helps reduce costly wrong turns in the MSK journey.

Prevent Unnecessary Care

Up to 40% of traditional MSK care is unnecessary or wasteful.9 Our immediate expert guidance helps employees avoid potentially wasteful care paths, like an ER visit followed by unneeded imaging.

Choose Ideal Care Settings

76% of patients engaging through our HatchAccess platform choose more cost-effective options. Our partners offer up to 40% lower prices vs local health systems.

Speed Up Access

When your people need in-person care, they'll see specialists 20 days faster through Hatch vs the national average. Quicker care means healthier employees and less productivity loss.

Ensure Quality Care

Proper care prevents costly complications. Beyond professional excellence, our local MSK partners prioritize comprehensive, conservative treatment.

Before & After

Meet JT. He’s got back pain and MSK decision to make.

How It Works

Our Simple Approach

1.

Pre-vetted Local Partnerships

We hand-pick top MSK providers in your area, ensuring comprehensive, cost-effective care at convenient locations.

Coverage
Clinics and ASCs conveniently located near work and home.
Quality & Conservative
Independent practices known for and focused on end-to-end MSK care.
Cost-Effective
Up to 40% lower prices for common procedures compared to local health system.
2.

Creating your easy-access program

We design a program that’s easy for members to use, improving utilization and keeping your MSK care efforts simple.
Hybrid AccessVirtual and in-person care options at every step in the care journey.
Incentive DesignOffer 0$ copays, reduced deductibles in addition to free immediate guidance.
Claims-based ActivationAnalyzing claims data to focus engagement and education efforts.
3.

Effortless onboarding & engagement

Our program is a simple add-on benefit including proactive engagement to drive member awareness and utilization.
Simple PricingA small PE/PM fee keeps costs predictable and ROI easy to measure.
Benefits Workflow IntegrationHatch integrates smoothly with your existing care navigation or DPC benefits.
Engagement & Education SupportClaims-based outreach and engagement inform members about your new program and why they should use it.

Network

We’re building a nationwide network to deliver localized employer MSK programs

The Perfect Match

Hatch might be right for you if you’re checking these boxes.

Self-insured with 100-4000 employees
Locally concentrated workforce
High member usage of costly care settings
Large health system presence nearby
Productivity depends on member at work site.
Healthcare is key part of talent retention.
Ready to simplify MSK care and reduce costs?
Footnotes
  1. https://www.boneandjointburden.org/docs/BMUS%20Impact%20of%20MSK%20on%20Americans%20booklet_4th%20Edition%20%282018%29.pdf
  2. https://www.businessgrouphealth.org/resources/2022-large-employers-health-care-strategy-and-plan-design-survey
  3. Dieleman, J. L., Cao, J., Chapin, A., et al. US Health Care Spending by Payer and Health Condition, 1996-2016. JAMA, 2020, 323(9):863–884. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.0734
  4. https://www.aon.com/en/insights/articles/key-trends-in-us-benefits-for-2024-and-beyond#:~:text=Healthcare%20costs%20are%20projected%20to,an%20increase%20of%206.5%20percent.
  5. https://journals.stfm.org/familymedicine/2022/may/wu-2021-0414/
  6. Vori Health
  7. https://www.bcbs.com/the-health-of-america/reports/study-of-cost-variations-knee-and-hip-replacement-surgeries-the-us
  8. https://www.amnhealthcare.com/blog/physician/perm/physician-appointment-wait-times-getting-longer/#:~:text=The%202022%20survey%20indicates%20that,from%2021%20days%20in%202004.