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Prompt Arthritis Treatment Saves Pain, Costs
 Thomas J. Cesarz, MD |
A recent study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism has found that treatments for osteoarthritis contribute greatly to national health care costs, with arthritis care costing $185 billion annually.
Of that amount, insurers pay $149.4 billion while patients pay $36.1 billion in out-of-pocket costs. Identifying arthritis early and slowing its progression through appropriate use of exercise and non-operative treatments can improve both patient well being as well as reduce the financial burden on patients.
URMC’s Arthritis Clinic is the first in the region to offer patients specialized outpatient care for early and mid-stage arthritis patients.
How much do you know about arthritis? Click here to take a short quiz, then read about non-surgical treatment options for osteoarthritis at URMC’s Arthritis Clinic.
