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SET programs lead to cost savings from reduced healthcare costs or treatment charges, with savings reported between $121 and $2834.
Implementing SET can reduce overall healthcare costs for patients with chronic conditions.
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The review showed consistent, positive ROI (1.15:1 to 1.7:1), and cost savings ($121–$2834) through reduced healthcare costs or treatment charges.
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The review includes multiple studies, including randomized clinical trials.
Source
A Review of the Cost-Effectiveness of Supervised Exercise Therapy for Adults with Chronic Conditions in the United States
Paul Chase et al. · Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000313
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- Supervised exercise therapy (SET) programs are cost-effective for US adults with chronic conditions, showing a positive return on investment (ROI) ranging from 1.15:1 to 1.7:1.Strong
- Future research should standardize economic evaluation methods in SET studies for better comparison across diverse interventions, settings, and populations.Strong
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