Earlier this week, we shared the exciting news about our partnership with the State of North Carolina. In our latest blog post, we took a closer look at what that actually means for the 550,000 State Health Plan members we’ll be supporting and why it matters. Here’s the gist: • High-quality surgical care at no cost to members • Our Network of Excellence is comprised of fellowship-trained surgeons with <1% complication rates • Members are matched with top-tier surgeons within driving distance • Dedicated nurse navigators and care advocates for every member Our goal is for this partnership to be a win-win-win. North Carolina’s best surgeons get connected easily with people who need their care, the state saves money, and, most importantly, North Carolina’s public employees have the best possible surgery experience with no bills at the end. This is how we’re reimagining specialty care. Read our full blog entry with all the details: https://lnkd.in/gYuK69m9
Lantern
Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX 62,334 followers
The Specialty Care Platform
About us
Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation’s top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation’s largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.
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https://lanterncare.com
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Healthcare, Board Certified Surgeons, SurgeryPlus, Bundled Case Rates, Reduce Medical Spend, Quality Providers, Supplemental Surgical Benefit, Making Surgery Affordable, Dedicated Member Care Coordinator, and Planned Medical Procedures
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Employees at Lantern
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Tony Crenshaw Sr.
Thoughtful, accountable, and effective leadership that inspires confidence, excellence, and innovation.
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Mike Cook
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Amy Goldman Brown, MPA
Healthcare data product visionary and methodologist, mission-driven to improve patient outcomes
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Pamala McGlinchey
Vice President Customer Success | Lead with purpose, live with passion
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Lantern reposted this
Big news out of North Carolina: The State Health Plan just announced a new partnership offering no-cost surgical benefits to its members. https://lnkd.in/g2NHdi9c This program is a reflection of where healthcare is headed. At OrthoCarolina, we’ve spent the last few years shifting from a volume-driven model to one that prioritizes value. This means doing fewer things, better. Expanding ASCs. Investing in surgical precision and patient education. And putting clinical decisions back where they belong: in the hands of physicians, not insurance algorithms. Programs like this show what’s possible when we stop asking, “How do we do more?” and start asking, “How do we do what matters most?” This model supports what we believe: - Value-based care lowers cost without sacrificing quality - Ambulatory surgery centers bring care closer to patients - Physician leadership keeps outcomes the priority, not revenue We’re proud to be part of a healthcare ecosystem that’s rethinking access, affordability, and clinical excellence. This is the kind of innovation we’ll keep investing in because everyone benefits when healthcare gets simpler, smarter, and more strategic. #HealthcareLeadership #OrthopedicCare #NorthCarolinaHealthcare
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We are thrilled to be part of the Lantern Network of Excellence! Excited to deliver high-quality, lower cost care to NCSHP patients and their families.
(RALEIGH, N.C.) – New no cost, high quality healthcare will soon be available for State Health Plan (Plan) members. Under a new agreement, set to begin in October, Plan members will have access to an innovative new surgical benefit as part of the efforts to reduce costs for members and help overcome the budget deficit. N.C. State Treasurer Brad Briner is announcing the Plan has signed into a partnership with Lantern, a Specialty Care Platform, giving members who need surgery access to Lantern’s network of the region’s top surgeons and specialists at no cost to them. "We’re excited to offer members access to Lantern’s premier network of rigorously vetted surgeons," said Treasurer Briner. "Our team has talked to a lot of members over the last year, and we are committed to improving our plan design through higher quality choices at better rates. Investing in more primary care and waiving the cost of surgery for members through this new partnership is something we’re really excited about.” "We are honored to partner with the North Carolina State Health Plan to deliver excellent surgical care to the dedicated public servants of North Carolina," said Lantern CEO John Zutter. "Though most people don’t need surgery often, when they do, it’s a stressful time and finding the right surgeon is important. We focus on building a network of the highest quality surgeons and connecting people to the right one, at an affordable price, so they get the best outcome.” Members will get more information on this partnership in coming days and weeks. https://lnkd.in/eZPsYrWn
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Managing Partner at DRI, Founding Partner of MVP Growth Partners and The Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast Host
"That's where we believe we can fundamentally CHANGE the cost of care in America and improve affordability for people." Listen to Dickon Waterfield President at Lantern share their mission and impact in specialty care. "and REALLY deliver that at scale." Affordability is the name of the game. How do we really approach achieving affordability in the healthcare space in America? All that and more this week on the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast👇 https://lnkd.in/daj_MQtV
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Any healthcare sales leaders looking for a new challenge/opportunity to make a huge impact in the specialty care space? See Casey's post below for the details 👇
Proud Mom, Runner, Mountain Biker, Skier | Growth Leader | Evangelist for Solutions Improving the Cost, Quality and Experience of Accessing Healthcare
Come work with me! We’re hiring a Vice President of Health Plan Sales to join our scrappy, innovative, hard working and talented team. If you're interested or know a great candidate please message me and/ or apply below! Vice President, Health Plan Sales: This is a pivotal leadership role driving our continued growth and innovation in the health plan space. We're looking for someone who can build and scale strategic partnerships with health plans, be a leader on a high-performing sales team, and help us bring meaningful, member-first healthcare solutions to market. 💼 What you’ll own: ✅ Leading sales strategy and execution across regional health plans ✅ Driving net new revenue and long-term partnerships ✅ Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Client Success ✅ Representing Lantern in market as a trusted and credible partner 🎯 We’re looking for someone with deep experience in health plan sales, a strong network, and a track record of building and closing complex partnerships. 🌎 This role is remote with travel Come help us reimagine what great healthcare access looks like. 📩 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g_cCSDs7 #HealthPlanSales #lantern #HealthcareLeadership #NowHiring #VicePresidentSales #EmployerDirectHealthcare #ValueBasedCare #DigitalHealth Vice President, Health Plans Sales Remote, USA
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Lantern reposted this
This is unquestionably one of the highlights of my nearly 10-year career focused on serving the public sector. Starting this fall, more than 550,000 North Carolina public employees and their families will have access to no-cost, high-quality surgical care through Lantern. It’s a solution designed to lower spend, improve outcomes, and make care more human—because those who serve our communities deserve nothing less. These are the people who teach our kids, fix our roads, respond to emergencies, and keep the state running. Helping make their health care more affordable and accessible - especially in the moments that matter most - is the kind of impact that motivates me every day. Being part of this work - with Lantern and the State of North Carolina - is something I’m incredibly proud of. #Lantern #publicsector #networkofexcellence
(RALEIGH, N.C.) – New no cost, high quality healthcare will soon be available for State Health Plan (Plan) members. Under a new agreement, set to begin in October, Plan members will have access to an innovative new surgical benefit as part of the efforts to reduce costs for members and help overcome the budget deficit. N.C. State Treasurer Brad Briner is announcing the Plan has signed into a partnership with Lantern, a Specialty Care Platform, giving members who need surgery access to Lantern’s network of the region’s top surgeons and specialists at no cost to them. "We’re excited to offer members access to Lantern’s premier network of rigorously vetted surgeons," said Treasurer Briner. "Our team has talked to a lot of members over the last year, and we are committed to improving our plan design through higher quality choices at better rates. Investing in more primary care and waiving the cost of surgery for members through this new partnership is something we’re really excited about.” "We are honored to partner with the North Carolina State Health Plan to deliver excellent surgical care to the dedicated public servants of North Carolina," said Lantern CEO John Zutter. "Though most people don’t need surgery often, when they do, it’s a stressful time and finding the right surgeon is important. We focus on building a network of the highest quality surgeons and connecting people to the right one, at an affordable price, so they get the best outcome.” Members will get more information on this partnership in coming days and weeks. https://lnkd.in/eZPsYrWn
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Lantern reposted this
Big news out of North Carolina – the State Health Plan will be offering no cost, high quality surgery care in October to their members. Honored to be partnering with North Carolina to help their 550,000 members access excellent care through Lantern. Better surgeons mean better recoveries, fewer complications, and faster returns to life and work. It’s the right care, delivered the right way, and it makes a big difference.
(RALEIGH, N.C.) – New no cost, high quality healthcare will soon be available for State Health Plan (Plan) members. Under a new agreement, set to begin in October, Plan members will have access to an innovative new surgical benefit as part of the efforts to reduce costs for members and help overcome the budget deficit. N.C. State Treasurer Brad Briner is announcing the Plan has signed into a partnership with Lantern, a Specialty Care Platform, giving members who need surgery access to Lantern’s network of the region’s top surgeons and specialists at no cost to them. "We’re excited to offer members access to Lantern’s premier network of rigorously vetted surgeons," said Treasurer Briner. "Our team has talked to a lot of members over the last year, and we are committed to improving our plan design through higher quality choices at better rates. Investing in more primary care and waiving the cost of surgery for members through this new partnership is something we’re really excited about.” "We are honored to partner with the North Carolina State Health Plan to deliver excellent surgical care to the dedicated public servants of North Carolina," said Lantern CEO John Zutter. "Though most people don’t need surgery often, when they do, it’s a stressful time and finding the right surgeon is important. We focus on building a network of the highest quality surgeons and connecting people to the right one, at an affordable price, so they get the best outcome.” Members will get more information on this partnership in coming days and weeks. https://lnkd.in/eZPsYrWn
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Lantern reposted this
Whether public or private sector, we are all managing the same healthcare challenges: delivering high-quality care at sustainable costs, especially for high-impact areas like surgery and other parts of Specialty Care. We at Lantern are humbled and honored to have been selected as the solution for North Carolina State Health Plan to address this challenge head-on. Through our partnership, 550,000 members, employees and their family members, will have access to top-tier surgical care at no cost to them, powered by Lantern’s rigorously vetted Network of Excellence. It’s high-quality care that improves outcomes while helping the state meet its fiduciary goals.
(RALEIGH, N.C.) – New no cost, high quality healthcare will soon be available for State Health Plan (Plan) members. Under a new agreement, set to begin in October, Plan members will have access to an innovative new surgical benefit as part of the efforts to reduce costs for members and help overcome the budget deficit. N.C. State Treasurer Brad Briner is announcing the Plan has signed into a partnership with Lantern, a Specialty Care Platform, giving members who need surgery access to Lantern’s network of the region’s top surgeons and specialists at no cost to them. "We’re excited to offer members access to Lantern’s premier network of rigorously vetted surgeons," said Treasurer Briner. "Our team has talked to a lot of members over the last year, and we are committed to improving our plan design through higher quality choices at better rates. Investing in more primary care and waiving the cost of surgery for members through this new partnership is something we’re really excited about.” "We are honored to partner with the North Carolina State Health Plan to deliver excellent surgical care to the dedicated public servants of North Carolina," said Lantern CEO John Zutter. "Though most people don’t need surgery often, when they do, it’s a stressful time and finding the right surgeon is important. We focus on building a network of the highest quality surgeons and connecting people to the right one, at an affordable price, so they get the best outcome.” Members will get more information on this partnership in coming days and weeks. https://lnkd.in/eZPsYrWn
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Lantern reposted this
Managing Partner at DRI, Founding Partner of MVP Growth Partners and The Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast Host
"My job as a commercial leader is to build your pipeline, and your job is to execute on that pipeline." Dickon Waterfield President Lantern tune in this week to the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast to hear Dickon's take on everything from building sales team, to how Lantern is differentiating themselves in the digital health space, his career highlights and everything in between. Learn about Lantern's mission with specialty care as it is meant to be. Learn about their direct contracting model, and how cutting out the health plan middle man is saving companies a ton. They discuss Dickon's journey from strategy consulting to healthcare, his experiences in investing, and his pivotal roles at Big Health and Lantern. The conversation delves into the challenges of the PBM industry, the importance of direct contracting, and the future of healthcare innovations, particularly in specialty care and oncology. Dickon emphasizes the need for transparency, quality care, and the alignment of incentives in the healthcare system. ❤️ Healthcare is a deep personal field that impacts everyone. 🔄 Transitioning from investing to operational roles can provide valuable insights. 🤝 Sales in healthcare requires a focus on building relationships and trust. 🔍 Understanding the details of the product and the buyer is crucial for success. ⚠️ The PBM industry faces significant challenges due to misaligned incentives. 💼 Direct contracting models can lead to substantial cost savings for employers. 🔎 Quality care and transparency are essential in specialty care. 👥 Building a strong team is vital for scaling a healthcare business. 🎯 Focusing on a few core services can lead to greater impact than spreading too thin. 🧘 Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important for long-term success. https://lnkd.in/drn34vVc
Episode 26: Dickon Waterfield, President at Lantern
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Being told you need surgery is one of the most stressful moments in healthcare. High-quality providers can make all the difference in getting patients back to their families, their jobs, and their lives. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the North Carolina State Health Plan to give public employees and their families access to the best surgeons and specialists at no cost to them. Through our rigorously vetted Network of Excellence, members receive high-quality surgical care and concierge-level support every step of the way. We’re also expanding our network with additional top-tier providers across Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, Greensboro, Hickory, and more. North Carolina’s public employees are the lifeblood of the state, and they deserve access to surgical care that meets the highest standards. Link to our full partnership announcement ⬇️