Carrum Health, a leader in value-based Centers of Excellence (COE) for specialty care, has been selected by the Tennessee State Government as its COE solution after a rigorous evaluation process. This decision places Tennessee alongside other states like Maine and Nevada, which have also partnered with Carrum to provide their employees access to a network of over 1,000 COE providers.

State employers often dedicate significant resources to evaluating vendors and determining how well they meet their needs. Key concerns include the high cost of healthcare, wasted spending, low-value care, diagnostic errors, inconsistent quality, and a lack of adherence to nationally recognized care guidelines. To address these issues, states are increasingly recognizing the need to offer access to high-performing, high-quality providers who prioritize appropriate care and positive health outcomes.

Carrum Health offers all-inclusive procedure pricing coupled with a concierge-style member experience, including comprehensive bundles for surgical, cancer, and chronic condition care. This approach aims to improve both the member experience and the quality of care. Sach Jain, Carrum Health's founder and CEO, emphasized the privilege of serving public sector employers and their members. He noted that the company has built upon its success with corporate employers to meet the unique challenges of state employers, delivering custom-built specialty care solutions and access to its C.A.R.E. network. The company aims to guide Tennessee's employees to the best providers and simplify the payment process.

Carrum's network is built with C.A.R.E., which stands for: Curated for top 10% quality, Appropriateness first, Risk-bearing providers, and End-to-end transparency with pricing and accurate cost savings. The company's solutions are tailored for each line of specialty care, and its network includes top providers nationwide, including premier national COEs for complex surgeries and cancer treatment, as well as high-quality local COEs for routine treatment closer to home. Carrum also has a robust ecosystem of partners in care navigation, virtual care, and chronic care, which facilitates easier contracting and seamless integration between primary and specialty care.

The State of Maine has partnered with Carrum since 2019, initially focusing on musculoskeletal (MSK) surgery and later expanding to include cancer care. In 2023, the State of Nevada also selected Carrum as its COE solution for MSK surgery and cancer care.

Carrum Health's mission is to change how specialty care is paid for and delivered. The company offers self-insured employers a value-based COE solution that connects their members with a vetted network of specialty care providers. Carrum's upfront, all-inclusive bundled pricing, technology, and care navigation team help lower costs for both members and employers while delivering a superior member experience. Independent validation shows that Carrum reduces unnecessary procedures by up to 30%, lowers readmissions by 80%, and saves employers up to 45% per episode of surgical care.