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A new gatekeeper for back pain.

A D Horwitz1, R Hosek, J Boyle

  • 1Massachusetts Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Boston, USA.

The American Journal of Managed Care
|March 8, 1998
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Chiropractic care offers effective and cost-efficient solutions for back pain management within managed care. Utilizing chiropractic physicians as gatekeepers can improve patient outcomes and streamline treatment for neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Escalating healthcare costs in the US necessitate innovative managed care strategies.
  • Back pain constitutes a substantial financial burden within the healthcare system.
  • Chiropractic physicians are increasingly involved in managing neuromusculoskeletal disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care in managed care settings.
  • To explore the potential of chiropractic physicians as gatekeepers for back pain management.
  • To assess patient satisfaction with chiropractic care compared to traditional medical care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on chiropractic efficacy and cost-effectiveness.

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  • Analysis of patient satisfaction data comparing chiropractic and family physician care.
  • Examination of managed care models incorporating chiropractic physicians.

    • Main Results:

    • Chiropractic medicine demonstrates high efficacy and cost-effectiveness for neuromusculoskeletal issues.
    • Patients report higher satisfaction levels with chiropractic care.
    • Utilizing chiropractic physicians as gatekeepers can expedite acute back pain treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Chiropractic care presents a competitive advantage for managing neuromusculoskeletal problems in managed care.
    • Integrating chiropractic physicians into managed care can enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction.
    • Chiropractic physicians are valuable as gatekeepers for diagnosis and treatment of back pain.