Functional Medicine Care was Associated with Lower Pharmacy Claims Costs Among Ashland School District Employee Health Plan Participants With Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of healthcare utilization and disability among the millions of school employees in the United States. While school-based workplace wellness programs have demonstrated improvements in health behaviors, the long-term financial impact of these programs remains unclear.

Objective: Identify factors associated with health insurance claims costs within a school district featuring a workplace wellness program emphasizing health behaviors aligned with the functional medicine model of care.