Sword Health’s innovative approach to healthcare billing

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What if healthcare billing was based on patient outcome, not just the services rendered?

Sword Health, a musculoskeletal (MSK) digital physical therapy platform, recently switched from an engagement-based pricing model to outcome-based pricing. It now bills its employer clients the full amount for a service only if a participating employee’s health improves. There is no cap on the time or the number of sessions it can take to achieve this, allowing employers to maximize their healthcare spend and emphasizing the platform’s commitment to patient recovery

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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