Hinge Health Builds Provider Network to Bridge Virtual and Physical MSK Care

Hinge Health is making its biggest move yet beyond digital therapy. The publicly traded MSK platform just launched HingeSelect, a provider network that combines its virtual care technology with curated in-person providers to deliver end-to-end musculoskeletal treatment.

The company's technology and in-house orthopedic physicians will triage and direct downstream care, prioritizing the most appropriate evidence-based treatment. This positions Hinge Health as both a virtual care provider and a care coordinator, expanding its role in the MSK treatment journey.

HingeSelect represents a significant strategic shift for Hinge Health, which built its reputation on virtual physical therapy and coaching. The network allows the company to keep patients within its ecosystem even when they need in-person care like injections, surgery, or hands-on therapy that can't be delivered digitally.

The move comes as the MSK market faces mounting pressure to reduce costs while improving outcomes. Traditional MSK care often involves fragmented treatment across multiple providers, leading to inefficient care paths and higher costs. By controlling both the digital entry point and the provider network, Hinge Health can streamline referrals and reduce administrative friction.

The network will feature reduced referrals and less administrative burden, like pre-authorizations, addressing common pain points for both patients and providers. This approach mirrors successful models in other healthcare verticals where technology companies have built integrated care networks.

HingeSelect will launch with select innovation partners in the second half of 2025, giving Hinge Health time to refine the model before broader rollout. The company is taking a measured approach to network building, working with partners who align with their evidence-based care philosophy.

The timing aligns with broader industry trends toward integrated MSK care delivery. MSK medical costs in the U.S. totaled nearly $1.3 trillion in 2023, when calculating both direct and indirect costs, creating significant opportunity for companies that can reduce waste while maintaining or improving outcomes.

Hinge Health expects the financial impact to materialize in 2027 and beyond, with no material effect anticipated on 2025 or 2026 results. This suggests the company views HingeSelect as a long-term growth driver rather than a near-term revenue boost.

The provider network launch positions Hinge Health to compete more directly with integrated MSK players while leveraging its existing digital platform and employer relationships. For a company that went public earlier this year, HingeSelect represents the next phase of growth beyond pure virtual care delivery.