Carrum Health and Sword Health: Better Together.
Carrum Health’s value-based centers of excellence (COE) solution lowers the cost of surgical and cancer care, improves health outcomes, and delivers a superior experience for patients, providers, and payers. With an 80+ member NPS and 45% savings per episode of care, it's not hard to see why Carrum Health was chosen by Sword Health as their COE partner.
Carrum Health and Sword Health have partnered to deliver a significant reduction in employer medical expenses through a fully integrated MSK solution. Addressing MSK spend comprehensively, from surgery avoidance to post-surgical rehabilitation, ensures a high-touch, coordinated care experiences that prioritizes appropriateness and quality of care.
Clients benefit from an average cost savings of $16k per member when surgery is required, making this partnership a valuable choice for optimizing healthcare costs and outcomes.
With simplified contracting through Sword or Carrum, it’s easy to start offering the highest quality, most affordable and complete MSK care available.
Highest quality at drastically lower costs
Seamless, coordinated patient experience
Equitable access to the top 10% of providers in the US at little to no cost for employees
The Carrum Health Difference
The right care from the best providers
We evaluate doctors and facilities on dozens of success metrics and only partner with the top 10% across the nation. Our uncompromising focus on quality means each patient gets the care they need, along with a provider-held warranty on every bundle that drives accountability and better outcomes.
80%Reduced readmissions*
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30-dayStandard surgical warranty
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Predictable and immediate cost savings
We incentivize delivering appropriate care, helping avoid unnecessary and costly procedures. We fully bundle all of the services a patient needs (e.g. facility, provider and treatment fees) into one, upfront payment, providing immediate return on investment and most. if not all, costs are covered for members.
80+Net Promoter Score
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45%Savings per surgical procedure*
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Proven cancer treatment bundles
We are the first and only proven approach to bundling all aspects of treatment for high -prevalence cancers. This includes expert advisory reviews, evidence-based treatment plans and appropriate treatments, including: surgery, systemic and radiation therapies, along with symptom management and follow-up care. Members in remote areas can access world-class cancer care through our virtual cancer guidance programs.
$0Out-of-pocket for members**
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Up to 30%Savings per cancer treatment episode
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*Source: RAND Corporation analysis Of Cat rum Health results data. Funded by National Institute on Aging. Published March 2021.
**Some deductible may apply to members with HDHP
We deliver a better experience, for patients and employers
Fidelia’s double knee replacement
“The experience was fabulous. My whole quality of life has changed for the better, thanks to Carrum. Everyone was professional, helpful, and very, very careful. It’s the best decision I have ever made, and I’m proud to say that. Thank you for saving my life.”
Carrum client, US Foods
“With Carrum, we got an easy plug and play platform, the ability to quickly launch a quality program across the United States, plus more oversight, lower costs and the best experience for associates that we can possibly get.”
Sue Letang, Senior Manager, Health & Welfare Plans, US Foods
Trina’s neck pain surgery
“I am so happy I had access to Carrum Health. I got to go to a top hospital, completely for free. They coordinated everything and even put my husband and myself up at a very nice hotel next to the hospital. I was worried about how much everything was going to cost, but I didn’t have to anymore, thanks to Carrum.”
Carrum client, Sodexo
“You guys (Carrum) are extremely helpful, willing to do whatever it takes, and you made it as easy as possible for us. This is the easiest implementation I’ve ever been through.”
Ellen Lukens, Sr. Manager, Benefits, Sodexo
Clif’s hip replacement
“As an HR manager, I had been asked about Carrum Health, but I never imagined using the benefit myself. It was a great experience, and now when people ask me, I happily recommend Carrum. In fact, I tell them not to wait.”
Danielle's weight loss surgery
“Since my surgery, my sleep has gotten better, which makes my brain function better, which makes my mood better. I’m able to accomplish more and can move around so much easier. I feel happy again, and I owe it all to Carrum Health.”
