Complex care demands greater oversight
Musculoskeletal procedures, cancer treatment and other complex conditions drive a significant portion of healthcare spend. Yet provider performance varies widely and pricing lacks predictability.
When the level of care goes unmanaged, the financial impact escalates quickly. High-cost care requires a more intentional approach.
A better approach to specialty care
Centers of Excellence work best when they’re part of how care is delivered and managed. When specialty networks are connected to navigation and clinical oversight, employers gain more control over their highest-cost decisions.
Quantum Health:
Guides members to specialty providers with a track record of better results
Supports members before, during and after complex procedures
The result? Better care, fewer complications and more predictable costs.
Carrum is the value-based specialty network with proven results to reduce spend and deliver high-quality care across surgery, oncology, substance use and imaging.
Carrum combines rigorously vetted providers, outcomes accountability, and transparent pricing.
- Prospective, all-inclusive bundled rates
- Provider accountability for clinical outcomes
- Fully transparent pricing and network
Available upon request, Lantern connects members to top-performing specialists across the U.S.
Providers are selected based on measurable performance, helping reduce complications and unnecessary variation.
- Performance-based provider selection
- Lower complication rates
- Clear, transparent pricing
Results you can measure
The impact of using Centers of Excellence is reflected in both clinical outcomes and plan performance.
Employers can expect:
- Lower spend on complex procedures
- Fewer complications and repeat surgeries
- More predictable pricing for high-cost care
- Greater confidence for members facing critical decisions
The sooner a member gets to high-quality providers, the better the outcomes for all.

Take control of high-cost care
Let’s talk about how a Centers of Excellence strategy can improve outcomes and bring greater predictability to your plan.