HSS EmployerConnect®
HSS EmployerConnect is designed to support employers to achieve their healthcare strategy
people over the age of 18
experience musculoskeletal pain
spent in unnecessary surgery
per 100K people each year
of spine patients receive a nonsurgical recommendation from HSS following a surgical recommendation
Streamlined access to the best musculoskeletal care for your employees and their family members
Employee Education
Vast collection of education and events across preventative musculoskeletal health and performance topics
Facilitated Access
A simple process to make appointments with HSS physicians
HSS Onsite
Easy and convenient access to care at your location
Second Opinion
Remote and in-person 2nd opinion for diagnosis and treatment plan
Bundled Payments
Customized payment models for select surgical procedures
Musculoskeletal Health Population Management
A comprehensive care management program with smart triage to guide employees to appropriate and timely treatment – from self-care to tele or in-person visits – with follow-up support for progress and adherence
Employee Education
Engage and empower your team by providing a vast curriculum of preventative health, wellness, performance and pre- and post-operative care education created by HSS
Types of education:
- Blogs
- Tips
- Videos
- Health & Wellness Programs
How it works:
- HSS Employee Education content can be delivered through existing employee touch points or packaged into new cobranded assets.
- Your organization can use preset monthly themed content or tailor topics to your employee population
We want to help ensure your employees have the education they need for managing musculoskeletal health, and setting up the program is easy.
To learn more, please email employerconnect@hss.edu and a member of our team will respond to your inquiry.
Facilitated Access
A streamlined experience for your employees – With locations across the tri-state area, your employees and dependents can receive facilitated access to HSS orthopedic and musculoskeletal care specialists.
Specialists & Services:
- Sports Medicine & Rehab
- Specialty Orthopedics
- MRI / X-Ray / Ultrasound
- Physical Therapy
- Physiatry
- Pediatrics & More
How it works:
- An employee requests an appointment by calling a dedicated toll-free number.
- A referral specialist will assist in scheduling all appointments in an accelerated timely manner (within 10 business days) based on clinical need employee's location preference.
- The specialist will collect personal and insurance information to ensure recommendation of the best fit provider.
Setting up this program is fast and easy, and we can work with you to make sure the program fits your organization’s needs.
To learn more, please email employerconnect@hss.edu and a member of our team will respond to your inquiry.
HSS Onsite
HSS Onsite provides easy and convenient access to care at your location, so your employees can seek treatment sooner, get better faster, and experience superior outcomes
~3 hours saved per visit with onsite care
25% fewer visits on average per episode treated by onsite HSS PTs vs non-HSS
How it works:
- Employees can meet with a physician, receive pre- and postoperative care, connect with physical therapists for evaluation and treatment, and access individualized wellness and prevention programs.
- We will partner with key stakeholders in your organization to ensure day-to-day operational excellence.
- We provide key metrics including utilization, diagnoses, outcomes and referrals to track success of program
Get the right care, right away, at your office.
To learn more, please email employerconnect@hss.edu and a member of our team will respond to your inquiry.
Second Opinion
Remote second opinion for those suffering from orthopedic related pain who have been told they need surgery to avoid unnecessary surgery & direct employee to more appropriate care
38% of spine patients receive a nonsurgical recommendation at HSS following a surgical recommendation
How it works:
- Employee fills out 2nd opinion request online
- 2nd opinion concierge team does case preparation and record collection on behalf of employee
- HSS expert completes comprehensive review & written opinion
- 2nd opinion concierge physician holds phone consultation with employee to go over opinion and answer any questions
We want to make sure your employees have easy access to experts that will provide the right diagnosis and right treatment. And we can help develop a tailored program for your organization’s needs.
To learn more, please email employerconnect@hss.edu and a member of our team will respond to your inquiry.
Bundled Payments
We can work with your organization to created customized payment models for select surgical procedures
How it works:
- Payment models will be set for certain surgeries
- Employees can come into HSS for surgery under the set price
We want to help you manage your musculoskeletal spend and bundled payments is one way to do it. We can work with your organization to created customized payment models that work for your population.
To learn more, please email employerconnect@hss.edu and a member of our team will respond to your inquiry.
Musculoskeletal Health Population Management
Addressing employee needs across the care continuum with a comprehensive musculoskeletal health solution, complete with triage, care management support and access to best-in-class HSS physicians when necessary
How it works:
- Employees call dedicated phone line or schedule via portal
- HSS identifies type of pain and appropriate treatment options
- Employee triaged to right care pathway by HSS
- Employee receives ongoing education, support throughout care pathway & wellness-based follow-ups will be provided
We can help ensure your employees are getting the right care at the right time.
To learn more, please email employerconnect@hss.edu and a member of our team will respond to your inquiry.
Services to help deliver better outcomes for both employees and employers.
as a result of avoided surgeries
with access to quality providers
and increase presenteeism
Why HSS?
in orthopedics
#3 in rheumatology
Net Promoter Score
vs. 72% healthcare average
five-star rated hospital by CMS
Contact HSS EmployerConnect
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about HSS EmployerConnect, please email employerconnect@hss.edu and a member of the team will respond to your inquiry.