Justification for the choice of the topic
The topic was arrived at following to extensive consultation of the available literature on the costs incurred by insurance firms in the treatment of musculoskeletal issues. Having read the available literature, the following conclusions were arrived at: to begin with, one of two adults in the United States of America currently suffers from a musculoskeletal condition. 7.4% of the nation’s budget is dedicated to the treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. With a population that is aging fast and a sedentary lifestyle, the burden of musculoskeletal care is expected to rise with time. Insurance firms have to bear the bulk of ...