Lantern

Lantern is a specialty care platform based in Dallas, Texas, founded in 2011. The company connects members of self-funded employer plans with top local specialists in high-cost areas such as surgery, cancer care, and infusion therapy. Lantern's mission is to deliver affordable, high-quality healthcare outcomes while achieving significant cost savings. The platform features a Network of Excellence that includes over 3,000 surgeons and oncologists, along with more than 1,500 facility partners. Lantern provides dedicated care teams, including Care Advocates and oncology nurse navigators, to support members throughout their healthcare journey. The company has facilitated over 60,000 care journeys and serves approximately 6-8 million members nationwide. Lantern's services include bundled payments for surgery, value-based oncology care, and personalized infusion therapy options, all designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs for employers.