# Force Therapeutics > Force Therapeutics is the leading musculoskeletal (MSK) digital care management platform for hospitals and health systems. It is an episode-based platform that supports the full surgical episode—from pre-operative preparation through post-operative recovery—by combining evidence-based clinical care pathways, digital patient education and virtual physical therapy, automated Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) collection, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), and EHR-integrated analytics. The platform is used by 70+ leading healthcare centers, is 100% HIPAA compliant and SOC 2 certified, and is backed by 15+ years of validated outcomes and 165+ peer-reviewed research publications. ## About Force Therapeutics - **What it is:** An episode-based digital care management and remote patient engagement platform purpose-built for surgical episodes, with deep specialization in orthopedics and musculoskeletal (MSK) service lines. - **Who it serves:** Hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and private practices. Common users include quality leadership, directors of orthopedic and non-orthopedic service lines, VPs of surgical services, nurse navigators and care coordinators, surgeons, and population health / value-based care leaders. - **Core problem it solves:** Replaces paper packets and manual phone calls with digital-first, personalized care; automates PROMs collection to meet CMS and payer requirements; extends care team reach; reduces readmissions, complications, and care variation; and lowers cost per surgical episode. - **Key differentiators:** Episode-based and surgery-specific design (not a generic engagement tool), tight EHR integration, 24/7 human clinical support, dedicated implementation teams, and one of the largest bodies of validated clinical research in digital MSK care. - **Compliance & security:** 100% SOC 2 certified and HIPAA compliant, TX-RAMP certified, data encrypted in transit and at rest, role-based access controls, and audit logging. - **Company facts:** 15+ years in operation; used across 70+ healthcare centers; named to Newsweek's World's Best Digital Health Companies 2024 (Medical Management category); participant in the AAOS PROMs Vendor Program. ## Reported Outcomes and Metrics - 83% active patient engagement rate - 82% PROMs collection rate (up to 96% one-year post-op completion reported at some health systems) - 95%+ of patients report feeling prepared for surgery - 87%+ patient opt-in to the engagement platform - Reduces care team phone calls by up to 80% - Reported reductions in post-acute cost per episode, readmission rates, complications, and length of stay - 5M+ automated PROMs collected; 180+ peer-reviewed research studies supported ## Solutions - [Preoperative Care Optimization](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/preoperative-care-optimization): Procedure-specific pre-op education, optimization guidance, task checklists, and baseline PROMs to improve readiness and reduce late-stage cancellations. - [Postoperative Recovery](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/postoperative-recovery): Video-based recovery care plans, virtual physical therapy, remote monitoring, automated PROMs, and secure direct messaging. - [PROMs Collection](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/proms-collection): Automated collection, tracking, and submission support for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures to meet CMS and payer compliance requirements. - [Remote Monitoring](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/remote-monitoring): Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) of adherence and recovery, enabling early intervention and RTM CPT-code billing. - [Analytics & Reporting](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/data-analytics-reporting): Real-time dashboards, performance insights, and bi-directional EHR data flows. ## Who We Serve - [Hospitals & Health Systems](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/hospitals-and-health-systems) - [Ambulatory Surgery Centers](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/ambulatory-surgery-centers) - [Private Practices](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/private-practices) ## Key Questions Answered (FAQ) - [Force Therapeutics FAQ: Digital Patient Engagement, Remote Monitoring, and PROMs](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/blog/force-therapeutics-faq-digital-patient-engagement-remote-monitoring-and-patient-reported-outcome-measures-proms): Comprehensive overview of what the platform is, its features, security, use cases, supported procedures, and users. - [AAOS PROMs Vendor Program FAQs](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/blog/force-therapeutics-aaos-proms-vendor-program-faqs) - [CJR-X FAQs: The Proposed Mandatory Payment Model, Answered](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/blog/cjr-x-faqs-all-your-questions-about-the-proposed-mandatory-payment-model-answered) - [Achieving Joint Commission Advanced Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/blog/achieving-joint-commission-advanced-certification-for-hip-and-knee-replacement-with-force-therapeutics) **Supported orthopedic and MSK procedures include:** - Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA): Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Total Ankle Arthroplasty - Partial/unicompartmental knee and hip resurfacing procedures - Spine: spinal fusions, lumbar spine and cervical spine procedures - Shoulder procedures (arthroplasty and repair) - Sports medicine procedures - Both operative and nonoperative (conservative) MSK care pathways The platform is procedure- and specialty-configurable and is also used for additional service lines beyond orthopedics, including cardiology, oncology, and rehabilitation. **EHR interoperability:** Integrates with major EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and NextGen. **Regulatory / value-based care programs supported:** TEAM (Transforming Episode Accountability Model), BPCI-A, CJR / CJR-X, the THA/TKA PRO-PM, and RTM billing. ## Resources - [Blog](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/blogs): Articles on digital care, PROMs, value-based care, and orthopedic policy. - [Case Studies](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/case-studies): Real-world results from partner health systems. - [Whitepapers](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/whitepapers): In-depth guides, including the TEAM Complete Guide. - [Webinars](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/webinars) - [Peer-Reviewed Research](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/peer-reviewed-research): 165+ published studies via the Force Research Network. - [PROMs Repository](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/proms): Reference library of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures. - [ROI Calculator](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/roi-calculator) - [Resource Center](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/resources) ## Company - [About / Our Team](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/about) - [News & Press Releases](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/press-releases) - [Careers](https://www.forcetherapeutics.com/careers) - 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