At Lantern, we never miss an opportunity to celebrate the people who make this place special. That’s the heart behind our LIGHT Award, a recognition reserved for teammates who bring our mission to life in everything they do. At our Q4 Town Hall, we had the honor of spotlighting the LIGHT Award winners for Q3 Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to Brooke Best, Douglas Castro, Sean Kondracki and Tim Frierdich! 🎉 Each LIGHT Award honoree is nominated by their peers for exemplifying our core pillars: Logic, Inclusion, Grit, Humanity, and Truth; the values that guide how we work. 👏 Big round of applause for our Q3 winners! #LifeAtLantern
Lantern
Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX 92,696 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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- Industry
- 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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2100 Ross Avenue
Suite 1900
Dallas, TX 75201, US
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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Nirav Vira
Technology Executive | Data, Apps, Gen AI/ML, Product Strategy & Execution | Healthcare, Finance
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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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Lantern continues to scale, and we’re hiring a Chief of Staff to support our CEO John Zutter and accelerate our next phase of growth. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, product, and execution, helping turn our biggest priorities into meaningful outcomes for members, clients, and partners. It’s a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity for someone who is analytical, execution-oriented, and excited to be part of a market-leading company in specialty care. Learn more in John’s post below 👇
I’m hiring a Chief of Staff at Lantern. After the great hires Dickon Waterfield made with his CoS, Amelia Earnest and Fiona Mulligan made with her CoS, Laura Sinisi Wright, It's my turn! I’m looking for a strategic partner to help us scale our impact, keep the company focused on what matters most, and turn our highest-priority initiatives into execution. I move fast, generate a lot of ideas, and can create some chaos in the process. A big part of this role is harnessing that chaos – bringing structure, clarity, and follow-through so the company gets the full benefit of that energy. Lantern is a place for people who genuinely give a shit about the work and are willing to work really hard. This is a hard-charging, force-multiplier role working directly with me and the C-suite on our most important cross-functional projects and analytical questions, with regular in-person time with the leadership team in Dallas. We’re looking for someone who is: • ~5–10 years into their career, with meaningful operating experience in scale-up / high-growth environments (mgmt. consulting, PE, banking, VC are all great in addition to that) • Highly analytical, execution-oriented, and relentless on follow-through • A cross-functional facilitator: you can translate, and more importantly abstract – what matters across strategy, product/R&D, operations and corporate finance • Energizing, organized, and comfortable with a fast-moving environment and evolving priorities • Motivated by both real-world impact and building an exceptional business • Ambitious about becoming a future GM, executive, and ultimately a future CEO • Values getting in the trenches with the team, building relationships and getting it done (we HQ in Dallas, with offices in Vancouver, NYC and SF). Why Lantern: • Hyper-growth, profitable, highly attractive business • You would be joining the undisputed market leader in our segment, and its not that close • A specialty care platform that helps people when they have some of the most complex healthcare needs they’ll ever face • You would work with what I believe is the absolute best team in employer benefits / digital health, both at the leadership level and beyond. Lantern is a magnet for tier-one talent. • Direct, regular exposure to the full C-suite and our tier-1 investors (Insight Partners, Serent Capital, Redmile Group) • A culture of teammates, not family – we care about each other, operate at a very high bar, and hold each other accountable. This is where top talent is flocking. Location: • Regular presence in Dallas is required, and in-person engagement across our offices is expected (Dallas, Vancouver, NYC, SF). • Dallas home base is preferred but not required; NYC, SF or Vancouver could work for the right person who can be in Dallas frequently. If this sounds like you (or someone you know), DM me.
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At Lantern, we get the opportunity to work every day to improve the lives of real people, going through really tough healthcare moments. We have the great fortune to work with many of the absolute best benefits leaders in the industry with the singular purpose of positively impacting healthcare in the U.S. Lena Davydov and the team at Hilton are a perfect example, and the story about Paul below is a great example of the difference that can be made when tailor-made solutions, like Lantern's Cancer Care program, are brought to bear to help the human being in their time of need. We have spent the last several years working diligently on our cancer solution, and impacts like the below are the why. People shouldn't have to traverse those journeys alone.
Meet Paul, Director of Sales & Marketing at Conrad New York Downtown. When Paul went in for his annual physical and was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer, he found support through Lantern Cancer Care, a benefit offered to U.S. Hilton Team Members that connects those facing cancer with expert oncology nurse navigators for personalized, one-on-one support. For Paul, the benefit was more than medical support. It was a reminder that at Hilton, no one faces life’s most challenging moments alone. Read more about Paul's experience with Lantern: https://lnkd.in/enRVHMmN. #HiltonForTheStay #EveryJobMakesTheStay
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Thanks to Norman Volsky🎙️and the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast team for having Dickon Waterfield on to talk about specialty care and the work Lantern is doing to improve outcomes while lowering costs for employers and funds. Healthcare costs continue to rise, and every vendor has a responsibility to deliver real, measurable value. This conversation takes a clear look at what meaningful impact actually requires. It’s a great deep dive into leadership, incentives and the future of specialty care. It’s worth a listen.
We were excited to see past guest Dickon Waterfield at HLTH Inc. 2025. Dickon and the Lantern team continue to push the boundaries of specialty care by focusing on transparency, aligned incentives, and real value for employers and patients. Dickon joined us on Season 2, Episode 26 of the Digital Health Heavyweights Podcast, where he walked through his journey from strategy consulting → investing → early-stage company building → now leading Lantern. We covered: 💼 transitioning from investing to operational leadership in healthcare ⚠️ the structural incentives and challenges inside the PBM ecosystem 🤝 how direct-contracting and aligned pricing models drive employer savings 👥 why building the right team and focusing on core services accelerates impact 🧘 the importance of balance, wellness, and staying grounded while scaling If you missed the episode, it’s an excellent deep-dive into leadership, healthcare economics, and the evolution of specialty care. 🔗Listen here🎧: https://lnkd.in/ekQW8Ce7 More HLTH highlights coming soon! #HLTH2025 #HLTHUSA #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealthHeavyweights #Lantern
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Cancer, surgeries and infusions make up the biggest part of your healthcare costs. They account for 50% of your total healthcare spend. But they’re also your best chance to save money. By focusing on specialty care, you can cut costs by about 4% and save $20+ per employee per month. Here’s how we do it: With our Network of Excellence, we contract directly with experienced surgeons across the country, at rates 55%+ lower on average than what traditional insurance companies charge, including for expensive surgeries like joint replacements. By working with the top surgeons, we’re also able to keep complication rates under 1% and avoid 30% of MSK surgeries, which means more savings and better outcomes. So lower costs for employers and funds and better outcomes for employees and members.
Cancer, surgery, infusions: these high-stakes events account for half of employer healthcare spend but affect only a small group. Dickon Waterfield from Lantern (sponsor) shares why targeted specialty care can change the game. Check out the full interview for more insights: https://ow.ly/K1GS50XtyRR
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Benefits leaders: what if surgery were simple for your employees or members? When Kim needed a knee replacement, her employer made it easy by offering Lantern. The result? ✅ Weekly check-ins from a Care Advocate ✅ Exceptional physician and facility ✅ A stress-free experience from start to finish Kim’s verdict: “I loved it so much. I’m using them again… I would highly recommend you use these services.” This is what happens when we collaborate to put people first in healthcare. Benefits leaders have the power to turn a stressful moment into a positive experience. 👉 Read Kim’s full story and learn how your benefits can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gwvrjUdD
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🚀 Now Hiring Product Marketing Managers We’re expanding the product marketing team to drive Lantern's next phase of growth and need thoughtful, creative pros to lead the way. 👉 If you thrive on storytelling, strategy, and impacting healthcare, apply here: https://lnkd.in/gQ8UXSJ4 Business is strong, our colleagues are brilliant, and we’re making a difference for 8M people.
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What a great week in Honolulu! We loved being part of the 71st Annual Employee Benefits Conference and having the chance to meet so many benefits leaders and dive into strategies that can make a real impact on healthcare outcomes. If we didn’t get a chance to meet at the conference, we’d love to connect still to see how Lantern could help your fund save money and improve quality care. 📩 Send us a message to start the conversation. Let’s explore strategies that make a real impact. #EmployeeBenefits #SpecialtyCare #FundBenefits
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Big congrats to my friend Lena Davydov and the Hilton team. They’ve been incredible partners, and this recognition is well deserved. Hilton has been a strong advocate for Lantern's specialty care benefit, and they’ve shown what’s possible when you focus on quality and cost for your Team Members. Proud to work alongside them and proud of the impact they’re making.
At Hilton, we believe in something simple yet powerful: when we take care of our people, they create extraordinary experiences for our guests. That belief drives everything we do, and it’s why Hilton has been named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Fortune and Great Place To Work —for the second time in just three years. This award is more than a ranking; it’s a reflection of the power of hospitality that starts with our Team Members. And the world agrees. According to a Morning Consult survey for Hilton: • Nearly 80% of consumers say companies that care for employees deliver better products and services • 90% say this matters most in hospitality • 60% would pay more to support companies known for caring for their people Around the world, our Team Members share the light and warmth of hospitality every day, creating the best place to work and the best place to stay. Thank you, Team Hilton! 💙 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezhf7CDW #HiltonForTheStay
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🎉Great news from our friends at Hilton! They’ve just been named #1 World's Best Workplace by Fortune and Great Place to Work. This is the second time they’ve earned this honor, and they remain the only hospitality company ever to do it. A big round of applause for them👏 We couldn’t be happier for the Hilton team. Their commitment to creating an award-winning workplace is inspiring, and we’re proud that Lantern plays a small part in supporting that vision as their specialty care partner. Big thanks to Lena Davydov for her kind words. It means a lot coming from one of the best benefits leaders in the business! “We are honored to be the only hospitality company to have ever received this recognition – now for the second time. It’s thanks to partners like Lantern that we have achieved this recognition. We appreciate the Lantern team supporting Hilton with our healthcare strategy and look forward to continuing to grow our partnership.” – Lena Davydov, Senior Director, U.S. Benefits at Hilton Want to see what makes Hilton #1? Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ezhf7CDW