3 min readingHow Digital Rehabilitation Reduces Costs
Digital rehabilitation platforms that leverage advanced technologies, such as computer vision AI can enhance the efficiency of traditional physical therapy. These tools empower patients to complete tailored exercise programs from the comfort of their homes, reducing the need for frequent in-person appointments. This shift not only lowers direct costs associated with clinic visits but also enhances patient compliance, reduces dropout rates, and prevents costly reoperations and complications from untreated conditions.
Moreover, digital platforms improve data tracking, enabling healthcare providers to monitor patient progress in real time. This allows clinicians to intervene proactively, addressing issues before they escalate into expensive surgeries or hospital admissions. For payviders and integrated delivery systems, these systems translate into fewer claims for high-cost procedures, shorter treatment cycles, and overall improved resource allocation.
Real-World Validation: Kemtai’s Cost-Saving Pilot with an HMO
The potential of digital rehabilitation isn’t just theoretical—it has been proven in real-world settings. Kemtai conducted a six-month pilot with an HMO covering over two million lives. This pilot evaluated the financial and clinical impact of integrating Kemtai’s AI-guided home exercise platform alongside traditional in-person physical therapy. Here’s a breakdown of the pilot’s design and outcomes:
Pilot Design
- Participants: 35 clinicians and 250 patients, aged 18-75, with standard MSK conditions such as lower back pain.
- Structure: Patients were divided into two groups:
- The control group received traditional in-person physical therapy.
- The experimental group received traditional therapy plus Kemtai’s AI-guided home exercise programs.
Cost-Saving Results
The results demonstrated substantial reductions in appointment usage:
- A 33% reduction in appointments for patients who started using Kemtai within their first two physical therapy sessions.
A 100% reduction in patients requiring 10 or more appointments in the experimental group, compared to the control group, for patients that started Kemtai within their first two PT sessions.
These reductions in appointment frequency translate directly into cost savings for the HMO, while maintaining—and even improving—patient outcomes.
Clinician and Patient Feedback
Both clinicians and patients praised Kemtai’s effectiveness:
- Clinicians believed Kemtai was a very effective tool, with one noting, “It’s very useful for motivating patients who otherwise wouldn’t have the drive to exercise.”
- Patients reported an improved exercise experience, with 95% stating that Kemtai helped them exercise more correctly.
A New Era for MSK Care Economics
The success of Kemtai’s pilot underscores the transformative potential of digital rehabilitation platforms for payviders and integrated delivery systems. By reducing appointment burdens, improving patient adherence, and delivering high-quality care at lower costs, digital solutions like Kemtai offer a scalable way to tackle MSK-related challenges. With these proven impacts, Kemtai is redefining the economics of physical therapy and rehabilitation for payviders around the country.
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