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Built Inside Orthopedics Designed for Modern MSK Access.

HURT! was created by orthopedic surgeons who saw firsthand how fragmented access was failing patients and practices. What began as a triage solution has evolved into a complete musculoskeletal access platform — structured, scalable, and built entirely from within orthopedics.

Built by operators.
Supported by operators.

What makes us
different.

Built inside orthopedic practice — not inside a venture lab. Every workflow reflects the way musculoskeletal organizations actually operate.

1

Human-led triage
— not automated symptom bots

2

Structured clinical accountability
and liability boundaries

3

Integration with scheduling and EMR systems

4

Built exclusively
for musculoskeletal care

Our Team

The People Behind the Platform

Founded at the intersection of clinical insight and engineering excellence. Operated by a team that understands both.

Dr. Brett Miller
Co-Founder & CEO
Cem Oztas
CTO & Co-Founder
Dr. Fred Liss
President
Mike Heckman
COO
Tricia Dorian, ATC
CAO
Sydney DeLucchi
CMO

Orthopedic Access, Reimagined

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FAQ

HURT! was founded by orthopedic specialists who saw firsthand how difficult it was for people to get clear answers about MSK injuries quickly. The founding team brings clinical, operational, and technology expertise together — built specifically for musculoskeletal care, not adapted from a general-purpose platform.

Both. HURT! is a healthcare access platform built by people who understand orthopedic care. The technology is purpose-built for MSK — not a repurposed general software tool. Every product decision is grounded in how orthopedic organizations actually operate, and what patients actually need.

HURT! is headquartered in Wathena, KS, with a team and partner network operating nationally.

Implementation is only the beginning. HURT! partners receive dedicated onboarding, performance support, and ongoing access to the team as your program grows. SuperDash gives your team real-time visibility, and HURT! provides regular check-ins to align on performance and evolving goals.

Purpose-built means every feature, workflow, and integration was designed specifically for musculoskeletal access — not adapted from a generic telehealth or scheduling tool. From triage to Joint Score™ screening to sideline-to-clinic athletic workflows, each product is built around how orthopedic organizations think and operate — and how patients actually seek help.