Direct Specialty Care in Action:

The Modern MSK Model

Transparent Bundles. Coordinated Pathways. Measurable Results.

Date

April 17, 2026

Time

9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET

Musculoskeletal care is one of the most consequential categories in employer-sponsored health plans. It influences total spend, workforce productivity, surgical utilization, and long-term health outcomes.

Forward-thinking employers are approaching MSK differently. They are working directly with physicians. They are implementing transparent bundled pricing. They are coordinating surgical pathways and triage in ways that improve both outcomes and financial performance.

Join us for a focused conversation on how the modern MSK model is being implemented today.

Why This Matters Now

The Future of MSK Is Direct, Coordinated, and Outcome-Driven

Across the country, employers are building MSK strategies that align physicians, pricing, and navigation into a cohesive model.

This session will explore how direct specialty care is reshaping musculoskeletal delivery through.

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Transparent Bundled Pricing

Clear, episode-based pricing that aligns employers and physicians around defined outcomes, predictable costs, and disciplined financial stewardship.

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Direct-to-Employer Contracting

A purchasing model that connects employers directly with high-performing specialty physicians, strengthening accountability and eliminating unnecessary complexity.

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Coordinated Surgical Pathways

Structured care journeys that guide patients from evaluation through recovery with clarity, continuity, and measurable performance at every stage.

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National Physician-Led Networks

Clinically integrated networks that deliver local excellence at national scale, grounded in physician leadership and aligned incentives.

If MSK is one of your top line items, this is a conversation worth having.

What You'll Learn

  • What the Modern MSK Model Looks Like

    Understand how direct specialty care differs from traditional referral pathways and how transparent bundles create clarity for employers and patients alike.

  • The Infrastructure Behind Successful MSK Programs

    Explore how triage, physician networks, and payment integration work together to produce measurable results.

  • Real-World Implementation Insights

    Hear how employers and physician networks are structuring contracts, coordinating care, and aligning incentives for long-term performance.

  • How MSK Fits into a High-Performance Health Plan

    See how musculoskeletal strategy integrates with broader employer governance, transparency, and fiduciary discipline.

Continue the Conversation at

RosettaFest 2026

NASHVILLE, TN

The MSK discussion continues in Nashville at RosettaFest 2026, where Direct-to-Employer MSK Care will be explored in greater depth alongside employer governance, women’s health, transparency infrastructure, and patient leadership.

Join us online on April 17th, 2026 then in person in Nashville this July.

Your RosettaFest ticket includes access to all MSK sessions and every other track at the event.

Meet The Speakers

Leaders Building the Modern MSK Model

Dave Chase

CEO & Founder, Health Rosetta

Dave Chase is the creator and co-founder of Health Rosetta, an organization and movement dedicated to empowering community-owned health plans (COHPs) and redefining how healthcare is delivered and financed now reaching 1000's of employers and over 5 million working Americans. Health Rosetta’s mission is to transform health plans from the leading drivers of debt, poverty, and bankruptcy into vehicles for well-being and wealth creation.

William Kurtz, MD

President, OrthoForum Value Network

Dr. William Kurtz is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacements. He has utilized his mechanical engineering degree to design hip and knee implants and has been awarded multiple patents.

He is the past-president of Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance and serves on the OrthoForum board and the Conformis surgical advisory board.

Brett Miller, MD

Founder at HURT!

Brett is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with more than 19 years of clinical experience and over 2,000 nights on orthopedic ER trauma call. Recognizing the need for faster access to expert guidance for injuries that do not require emergency care, he developed HURT!™, a mobile platform that connects patients with orthopedic specialists in real time, helping them find the right care quickly while avoiding unnecessary ER visits.

Michael Havig, MD

Founder, Health Me

Michael Havig, MD is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist focused on improving how patients access and purchase care. As a leader at HealthMe, he applies his clinical experience and health technology expertise to develop solutions that expand access, increase transparency, and improve care delivery for both providers and patients.

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