, Grant said, because while it offers physical therapy for patients that need it, it also can prescribe medication and help patients find a surgeon if that ultimately is the best course of treatment for them.
Patients find their way to Vori via referrals from their primary care doctors. Vori will eventually apply for reimbursements through insurance companies, Grant said, and is currently paid by its network of doctors to be a part of its network. He said the company will also plan to sell to self-insured employers down the road.
As a healthcare provider, Vori takes on more risk than Hinge, Grant said, which allows them to also lower healthcare costs more effectively. Grant gave the example of helping a patient experiencing back pain manage their weight as part of Vori's holistic treatment strategy.and that helps treat their back pain, are you a weight loss company or an MSK company?"