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Learn more about how chronic pain, how it impacts your workforce, and what you can do to address it.
Why personalized musculoskeletal employer programs work better
Personalized programs for pain – like Fern Health – have the potential to improve outcomes by directing people in pain away from ineffective, costly and potentially harmful treatments to safe and more effective programs.
Massachusetts General and Fern Health collaboration brings personalized pain care to employer plans
We're excited to announce that we're officially taking our collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital beyond our initial product development.
What are the top employee benefit strategy trends for 2021?
Musculoskeletal pain programs, telehealth, and mental health services all topped the list in a survey from Business Group on Health.
How to design digital health clinical trials that work
As digital health leaders, it’s our responsibility to build clinical trials and research plans that validate digital products for both efficacy and patient usability.
What’s missing from pain management today? [Podcast]
Fern Health CEO Travis Bond sat down with Laptop Radio, a show out of Stanford University about entrepreneurship and technology.
Pain Awareness Month survey highlights barriers to care
A new survey from the U.S. Pain Foundation reveals that people in pain are knowledgeable about and interested in accessing multidisciplinary care – but cost gets in the way.
How to plan a corporate musculoskeletal program launch
HR leaders know that the first few weeks – or even days – after a wellness program launch are critical. Here's how to make the most of your program launch.
How do health coaches help with musculoskeletal pain recovery?
Research shows that health coaching, like the methods in our Fern Health program, have a significant benefit for helping people recover from musculoskeletal pain.
What’s the role of neuroscience in pain treatment?
For those who haven't studied pain neuroscience, the concept can be confusing. Isn't back pain caused by lifting a heavy box the wrong way, or sitting hunched over at a computer for hours on end?
How to promote digital musculoskeletal programs – without using digital tools
Employees who aren't digitally connected during the day can still benefit from digital MSK programs – getting them enrolled simply requires a different approach.
What employers should know about the new definition of pain
As the top source of healthcare spending in the United States, pain is a significant challenge for both employees and employers – and the new definition may inspire you to rethink how your company approaches pain in the workplace.
5 ways mental health can worsen chronic pain in the workplace
Chronic pain and depression often go hand-in-hand. And workplace stress, especially during these challenging times, can make both worse.