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Carrum Health and Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Partner on Breast Cancer Treatment Model

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Friday, December 22, 2023

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FORT MYERS, Fla., Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) announced today a new partnership with Carrum Health, a value-based Centers of Excellence healthcare solution changing how cancer and surgical care are paid for and delivered, to provide high-quality, cost-effective breast cancer care to patients at FCS. Through employers, Carrum Health will offer patients a bundled package for breast cancer care that includes two years of coverage for treatment, which may comprise chemotherapy, radiation, and symptom management from FCS.

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Through employers, Carrum Health will offer patients a bundled package for breast cancer care that includes two years of coverage for treatment, which may comprise chemotherapy, radiation, and symptom management from FCS.
The partnership will focus on patients with non-metastatic breast cancer in Florida.
In return, employers who have aligned with Carrum Health will benefit from the advanced oncology treatment options offered at the nearly 100 FCS locations across Florida.
FCS and Carrum plan to expand this collaboration to other cancers over time, enabling access for more Floridians to benefit from high-value cancer care.

Carrum Health and Texas Oncology Collaborate on New Breast Cancer Treatment Model

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO and DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, a value-based Centers of Excellence healthcare solution changing how we pay for and deliver cancer and surgical care, and Texas Oncology, one of the largest community-based oncology practices in the U.S., today announced a new collaboration to provide high-quality, cost-effective breast cancer care to patients. Through employers, Carrum Health will offer patients a bundled package for breast cancer care that includes two years of coverage for chemotherapy, radiation, and symptom management from Texas Oncology.

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Through employers, Carrum Health will offer patients a bundled package for breast cancer care that includes two years of coverage for chemotherapy, radiation, and symptom management from Texas Oncology.
"About half of cancer care is delivered in community oncology settings, which makes these providers a critical component in expanding access to high-value cancer care to our members," said Sach Jain, Carrum Health founder and CEO.
With the market's only all-inclusive cancer care bundles, Carrum Health offers access to comprehensive breast cancer treatment and follow-up care including all cancer-related costs, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy, which are high-cost drivers.
In addition, Carrum Health and Texas Oncology plan to expand this collaboration to include other cancers, ensuring more Texans are able to benefit from high-value cancer care.

Carrum Health Partners with White House CancerX Initiative to Accelerate Innovative Solutions for Cancer Care

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, a value-based Centers of Excellence healthcare solution changing how we pay for and deliver cancer and surgical care, today announced it will join the CancerX initiative. Carrum will be part of a diverse, cross-disciplinary stakeholder group that drives innovation to improve cancer care and patient outcomes.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, a value-based Centers of Excellence healthcare solution changing how we pay for and deliver cancer and surgical care, today announced it will join the CancerX initiative.
Carrum will be part of a diverse, cross-disciplinary stakeholder group that drives innovation to improve cancer care and patient outcomes.
CancerX is a public-private partnership announced by the White House Cancer Moonshot to boost digital innovation in the fight against cancer.
"Our quest to improve quality, outcomes and patient experience while driving down the cost of cancer care aligns well with the broader goals of CancerX," said Sach Jain, Carrum Health founder and CEO.

Carrum Health and AccessHope Partner to Increase Access to High-Quality, Cost-Effective Cancer Expertise

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO and DUARTE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, the first digital health company connecting employers and employees to Centers of Excellence (COEs) through a technology-powered value-based care platform, and AccessHope, LLC, a cancer support services company, today announced a collaboration to bring cancer expertise to people living with cancer. Self-insured employers and their employees will have access to insights from AccessHope's network of cancer specialists through Carrum Health's comprehensive oncology offering. The collaboration offers remote expertise from national specialists knowledgeable in the latest cancer discoveries for review of diagnoses, treatment plans and personalized precision medicine opportunities for all forms of cancer, as well as access to experienced oncology nurses who can offer information and support. The partnership also rounds out the recently announced collaboration with City of Hope.

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Self-insured employers and their employees will have access to insights from AccessHope's network of cancer specialists through Carrum Health's comprehensive oncology offering.
And we have seen greater demand for even more access to top-rated oncology care across the U.S.," said Sach Jain, CEO and founder of Carrum Health.
Through AccessHope, Carrum Health members can leverage the expertise of National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, including City of Hope,Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,Emory Healthcareand Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center , and Northwestern Medicine and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
AccessHope services for Carrum Health members will include Expert Advisory Review and Cancer Support Team.

Carrum Health to Speak at Association for Value-Based Cancer Care Summit

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, the first digital health company connecting employers and employees to Centers of Excellence (COEs) through a technology-powered value-based care platform, today announced that Deirdre Saulet, PhD, Market Vice President of Oncology Services, will be speaking at the 2022 Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC) Summit & Program on October 20th at 8:45am Eastern Time at the New York City Athletic Club.

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In the session, Bundled Payments in Cancer Care: Surgery and Beyond , attendees will learn critical lessons from organizations that have implemented bundled payments for cancer care, including bundles around specific treatment modalities, such as surgery or chemotherapy, or the entire episode of care.
Carrum Health offers the only value-based, comprehensive cancer care program that covers both in-person treatment and guidance for a variety of cancers.
In 2021, Carrum Health collaborated with Memorial Sloan Kettering to launch the industry's first bundled cancer care solution .
Carrum Health offers the first value-based complete surgical care platform that combines the benefits of a bundled payments Centers of Excellence (COE) with surgical guidance and coordination to deliver the highest quality, most appropriate care.

Virgin Pulse Adds New Partners & Expanded Offerings to Homebase for Health's Curated Ecosystem to Support Key Health and Wellbeing Needs

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Pulse, the leading global digital-first health and wellbeing company, today announced the addition of five new or expanded partners to its curated ecosystem, providing more support in areas of growing importance for clients and members to drive better outcomes and manage costs. These include surgical centers of excellence, virtual care for chronic conditions, digestive health support, and resources for chronic condition prevention. Additionally, new workforce resilience offerings have been added to its VP+ partner bundle program.

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These include surgical centers of excellence, virtual care for chronic conditions, digestive health support, and resources for chronic condition prevention.
The following five partners are joining the Virgin Pulse partner ecosystem or expanding their offerings:
"Our partner resources are an important aspect of our health and wellbeing offerings.
Virgin Pulse's partner ecosystem helps companies close gaps in care across more than 20 health and wellbeing categories while addressing the most common and costly health concerns.
Yes Health helps people take charge of their health and have fun doing it by developing healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Seema Verma Joins Carrum Health Corporate Advisory Board

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, the first digital health company connecting employers and employees to Centers of Excellence (COEs) through a technology-powered value-based care platform, today announced the appointment of Seema Verma to its Corporate Advisory Board. As a national health policy expert who served as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator from 2017 to 2021, Verma was instrumental in helping to lower costs, improve quality of care, and increase access to health insurance programs for more than 140 million Americans. Verma will offer her expertise to Carrum Health as the company expands its national network of COE providers and partners with self-insured employers to adopt value-based care programs to reduce healthcare spend.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health , the first digital health company connecting employers and employees to Centers of Excellence (COEs) through a technology-powered value-based care platform, today announced the appointment of Seema Verma to its Corporate Advisory Board.
Verma will offer her expertise to Carrum Health as the company expands its national network of COE providers and partners with self-insured employers to adopt value-based care programs to reduce healthcare spend.
Carrum Health's value-based bundled payment model brings immediate cost-savings benefits to self-insured employers looking to reduce healthcare expenditures.
Seema is another amazing asset on our advisory board and she will bring tremendous value to both our partners and customers.

Carrum Health Selects Novant Health as Its First Centers of Excellence Partner in North Carolina

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, the first digital health company connecting employers and employees to Centers of Excellence (COEs) through a technology-powered value-based care platform, today announced it is partnering with Novant Health to deliver orthopedic and bariatric care to Carrum Health members in North Carolina.

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High-Quality Orthopedic and Bariatric Care Now Available to Carrum Members at Novant Health Facilities in Charlotte, N.C.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health , the first digital health company connecting employers and employees to Centers of Excellence (COEs) through a technology-powered value-based care platform, today announced it is partnering with Novant Health to deliver orthopedic and bariatric care to Carrum Health members in North Carolina.
As an innovative leader in providing patient-centered care, Novant Health is the first Carrum Health COE partner in North Carolina, offering significant value, personalized care navigation and the latest in high-quality treatment options for both patients and their employers.
Initially, this partnership will provide convenient access to care at Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, with potential to add additional services and evaluate expansion into other regions of the Novant Health footprint.
"The clinical strength of Novant Health's programs isexceptional and will give our employers in the region access to top-quality care," said Sach Jain, CEO and founder of Carrum Health.

Carrum Health Brings Bundled Cancer Care Offerings to West Coast Through Alliance with City of Hope

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, the first digital health company connecting employers and employees to Centers of Excellence (COEs) through a technology-powered value-based care platform, extended the reach of its bundled cancer care through an alliance with City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. First launched on the East Coast last year, Carrum Health is now offering its fixed price comprehensive bundle for first-time, non-metastatic breast cancer treatment, including a two-year warranty on care, at City of Hope facilities throughout Southern California. This includes more than 35 convenient locations including its newly opened City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center.

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First launched on the East Coast last year, Carrum Health is now offering its fixed price comprehensive bundle for first-time, non-metastatic breast cancer treatment, including a two-year warranty on care, at City of Hope facilities throughout Southern California.
This includes more than 35 convenient locations including its newly opened City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center.
City of Hope brings together an interdisciplinary team of specialists who closely collaborate to tailor each patient's care from start to finish.
With the Carrum Health cancer care offering, diagnosis and treatment services are bundled into a single, upfront payment, benefiting both employers and patients.

Carrum Health Expands Collaboration with Cleveland Clinic to Increase Access to High Quality, Cost-Effective Surgeries to Employers in Florida

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrum Health, the first digital health company connecting employers and employees to Centers of Excellence (COEs) through a technology-powered value-based care platform, today announced a partnership with Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in South Florida to expand the availability of complex joint, spine and bariatric care to Carrum Health members in Florida.

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"Carrum Health is committed to guiding patients to the highest quality, most appropriate care and avoid unnecessary surgeries.
We are thrilled to strengthen our collaboration in Florida to offer more regional options for world-renowned care," said Sach Jain, CEO and founder of Carrum Health.
Members typically never pay any medical costs in the Carrum Health model no co-pays, no deductibles, no surprise bills.
Cleveland Clinic's Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River and Cleveland Clinic Martin Health and has hospitals and outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties.