Last week, healthcare leaders from around the country gathered at the Protera Health 2026 Summit. The focus was clear: By using digital tools to scale and measure physician-led, multidisciplinary care, we can deliver on the promise of value-based care. And the proof was on display. Protera Health's partners are lowering the total cost of care while delivering superior clinical results. These photos capture the spirit of the summit—a partnership dedicated to driving industry-wide progress through 2026 and beyond. #DigitalMSK #HealthcareInnovation #ValueBasedCare #PhysicianLed #FutureOfHealthcare
Protera Health
Hospitals and Health Care
Many health plans struggle with rising MSK costs. We solve this through a virtual, multidisciplinary solution.
About us
Many health plans struggle to contain rising musculoskeletal (MSK) costs. Protera Health solves this with a virtual, physician-led, multidisciplinary solution. This leads to lower costs and better member health. "How is Protera different from all the other digital MSK solutions?" Three core features distinguish Protera from other solutions: 1 - Robust clinical model: the only digital solution that individualizes treatment and engagement, centered on patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). 2 - Friendly contracting: in-network billing that eliminates the need for administrative expenses or up-front costs for health plan partners 3 - Connection to in-person care when needed: we navigate patients to preferred provider networks to ensure high-quality care delivery when surgery is needed. How Protera Health started: Our founding team of orthopedic surgeons and clinical informaticists each had pioneered care transformation at our home organizations (health systems and managed care plans). We joined forces to transform specialty care through an affordable, accessible, and scalable virtual approach. When we started Protera Health, there was no shortage of digital MSK solutions on the market. But these solutions all were tech-first and clinical-second, designed to be wellness benefits and unable to meaningfully improve health outcomes. We knew there was a need for a clinical-first, robust solution that delivered multidisciplinary treatment and that resulted in positive lifestyle changes for our patients.
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www.proterahealth.com
External link for Protera Health
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- Hospitals and Health Care
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- 11-50 employees
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- Privately Held
Employees at Protera Health
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Real results, one exercise at a time. At Protera Health, we’re proving that clinical symptom improvement is the most effective way to help patients avoid the operating room. 👉 Check your plan’s eligibility: https://lnkd.in/gXVJYCt4
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"Protera Health is teaching me how to do exercises on my own to help keep me mobile." By providing the tools and education to manage health independently, we help our members move better today and stay better long-term, reducing the need for costly surgeries. Protera Health: The Gold Standard of MSK Care. 👉 Find out if your heath plan qualifies: https://lnkd.in/gXVJYCt4
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Join us in welcoming Nikhil Chatlani, PT, DPT, as our newest physical therapist! Nikhil is a Navy veteran and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He brings three years of specialized experience in outpatient orthopedics, with a deep focus on sports-related rehabilitation. He is dedicated to helping patients bridge the gap between injury and the active lifestyles they love. We’re thrilled to have Nikhil’s expertise and clinical passion as we continue to provide the gold standard in MSK!
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What happens when an Actuary and a Surgeon look at the same claims data? In our latest episode of The Value Shift Podcast, we’re joined by Clem Foltz, FSA, an expert in specialty value-based care. While doctors see patients, actuaries see the "sequences" and "intensity" of care journeys—and that’s where the opportunity for true value lies. If you’re looking to move past administrative friction and toward actual clinical value, this conversation is a must-listen. 🎧 Full episode available here: https://lnkd.in/dRYMaHby
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“My physical therapist was great... medicine is just like a band-aid.” With dedicated support from her physical therapist, this Protera Health member traded temporary fixes for a routine of stretching and movement. The result was more than just a month of living pain-free; it was the discovery of a long-term solution that addressed the root cause rather than just masking the symptoms. At Protera Health, we focus on outcomes that last, not just quick fixes. Find out if your health plan qualifies: https://lnkd.in/gXVJYCt4
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) costs account for a staggering 31% of total health plan spend. Protera Health is bending the cost curve by focusing on clinical symptom improvement to help patients avoid the operating room. 👉 Find out if your health plan qualifies: https://lnkd.in/gXVJYCt4
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New data shows how Protera Health and Emplify Health are moving past fragmented MSK care to a model that enhances the health system workflow. Check out the full breakdown below. 👇
All value-based health systems and provider-owned health plans ask one common question: will digital MSK cannibalize our specialty volume? Well, it depends - are you working with a digital point solution or an integrated digital delivery model? The answer is now out thanks to NEJM Catalyst, which just published data from the partnership between Emplify Health and Protera Health Most digital options, which are point solutions, lead to fragmented and siloed treatment - and therefore friction - within the health system workflows. But - we designed Protera Health to be an "integrated" digital solution. That means we exist within the health system workflows, including cross-referral channels and benefits offerings. No other MSK option on the market does this (because it is really, really hard to pull off). The result? An ENHANCEMENT of specialty care. Thanks to research done at Emplify Health, we are now able to start qualifying and quantifying that impact. Link to article in bio. Bellin Health NEJM Group
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31% of health plan spend is MSK. Protera Health helps to avoid surgeries through patient symptom improvement. 👉 Find out if your health plan qualifies: https://lnkd.in/gXVJYCt4
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“I really don’t want surgery. I’ll get a twinge, and that’s when I say, ‘Well, you should probably do your exercise.’” What started as a fear of returning to the operating room turned into a masterclass in #proactivecare. With the right guidance, this Protera Health member learned that the small, daily movements are what keep the "twinges" at bay and the surgical suite out of the picture. The result was a significant reduction in #chronicpain and a sustainable toolkit for protecting her physical health—and her quality of life—long term. At Protera Health, we focus on outcomes that last, not just quick fixes. Find out if your health plan qualifies: proterahealth.com/start