Lantern Partners with Pelago to Expand Employer Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment with the Lantern Specialty Care Platform

Pelago’s market leading substance use management benefit offers on-demand, personalized care with proven ROI

New York, N.Y., January 23, 2025 — Lantern, the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most, will launch an exclusive partnership with Pelago, the leading digital clinic partner to U.S. businesses and health plans for substance use management, to provide Lantern’s clients with access to personalized substance use disorder treatment.

Beginning this year, Lantern clients will have the ability to access Pelago’s market-leading comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, through the company’s specialty care platform, covering all substances and severities, including treatment for tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, and opioid use disorders. Pelago provides robust telemedicine services with in-person treatment options that have demonstrated results backed by peer-reviewed research.

“This partnership between Pelago and Lantern marks a significant step forward in delivering comprehensive, high-quality care solutions for employers and their members,” said Pelago President Frank Jennings. “By combining Pelago’s leadership in substance use management with Lantern’s Center of Excellence and specialty care expertise, we’re setting a new standard for addressing complex healthcare challenges with innovative and results-driven approaches. Together, we’re creating a more integrated and effective pathway to better health outcomes.”

Pelago’s approach is based on individual health, habits, genetics, and goals, providing care for members wherever they are on the substance use spectrum. This benefit addresses a critical gap: 49 million U.S. adult workers reportedly have SUD or mental health illness (MHI) or both. While over half of US workers believe employer support for these issues is essential, only 14% have access to related benefits.

Lantern works with America’s largest companies and public sector employers to connect their workforces to the best specialty care. The company does this through its network of rigorously vetted physicians, facilities, and partners. Lantern identifies these quality providers through an extensive process that weighs clinical, cost, and satisfaction metrics, as well as volume of procedures. When employers partner with Lantern, their employees get access to personalized support from a dedicated team of Care Advocates and nurses.

“Lantern is focused on connecting workforces to the best specialty care, and substance use treatment is an area where too many people lack access to effective and affordable treatment,” said Dickon Waterfield, President of Lantern. “Through Pelago, our clients will soon have access to tailored SUD programs, provided both in-person or via telehealth, that’s backed by science and proven to improve health outcomes.”

Lantern supports members across thousands of procedures, specialty infusions, and every cancer diagnosis. The platform delivers tailored care solutions through its curated Network of Excellence and ensures members receive timely, top-quality care. The company is trusted by the nation’s largest private and public sector employers—including Hyatt Hotels, 7-Eleven, and 32BJ Health Fund—to connect people with specialty care that gets them back to good health, back to their families, and back to work. Lantern’s curated network of top-performing specialists is five times more accessible than any other independent solution, meaning care is available to most members within driving distance. The reach of this network means that Lantern members experience reduced wait times to see specialists, and good outcomes with low rates of complications.

 

About Lantern

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.