WPA extends accessibility for MSK treatment

New pathway for families and employees

Jaskeet Briah
clock • 1 min read

Health insurer WPA has extended its musculoskeletal (MSK) pathway option to small- and medium-sized businesses and retail customers.

The pathways will apply to WPA's retail products (Complete Health, Premier, Elite, Family Office and Multi-Family) and its commercial products (Enterprise Flexible Benefits and Precision Corporate Healthcare). This expansion intends to speed up access to treatment for customers, promote early intervention by helping to prevent "minor" issues from escalating and enhance recovery for patients, WPA said. The provider's physio pathway, which is supported by Ascenti and Nuffield Hospitals, offers customers up to five sessions of face-to-face or virtual care without a GP referral, while kee...

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