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Seasoned healthcare investor and advisor brings decades of expertise to support Sword Health’s mission to transform care delivery with AI New York, NY — April 10, 2025 – Sword Health, the AI health company transforming care delivery, today announced the appointment of Ann Gallo to its Board of Directors. Gallo brings nearly 30 years of experience as a healthcare investor and advisor, with deep expertise in healthcare services, medical technology, public and private equity investments. Most recently, Gallo was part of Wellington Management Company, LLP, where she served as senior managing director, partner, and investment team leader of Wellington’s $60 billion healthcare franchise. At Wellington, Gallo managed multiple long-only and long-short diversified healthcare portfolios and played a key role in the firm’s dedicated late-stage private equity investments in healthcare services and medical technology companies. She also held leadership roles on several fiduciary committees, overseeing operations, governance, hedge fund review, and private equity investments. Before joining Wellington, Gallo built a strong foundation in financial and healthcare investment strategy through roles at Alex. Brown & Sons, Piper Sandler, Citibank N.A., and Coopers & Lybrand. She holds a master’s degree in finance and applied economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Boston College. “Ann’s deep expertise in healthcare and her strategic insight into the evolving healthcare landscape make her an invaluable addition to our Board,” said Virgilio “V” Bento, CEO of Sword Health. “As we push the boundaries of AI Care, her leadership will help us move faster and go further in making high-quality care more accessible.” Gallo’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Sword Health as the company expands its impact. Sword Health is pioneering the integration of AI and clinical expertise to transform healthcare. By combining proprietary artificial intelligence with the guidance of human clinical specialists, Sword delivers world-class care that drives industry-leading clinical outcomes and healthcare cost savings. The company empowers employers, health plans, and individuals to reduce pain, prevent unnecessary surgeries and enhance overall quality of life. “I am excited to join Sword Health’s Board and contribute to a company that is transforming care through technology and innovation,” said Gallo. “The combination of AI Care and a patient-first approach is setting a new standard for healthcare delivery, and I look forward to supporting Sword in its next phase of growth.”

With its groundbreaking AI Care platform fueling rapid growth, Sword is transforming healthcare through AI. The addition of Bruce Broussard as Board Advisor will be instrumental in enhancing industry expertise and shaping the company's future. New York, February 6, 2025 – Sword Health, an AI health company making world-class, life-changing care accessible anytime, anywhere, today announced the appointment of Bruce Broussard, former CEO of Humana, as a board advisor. Broussard’s extensive experience in healthcare innovation and leadership further strengthens Sword Health’s mission to free the world from pain. “Bruce’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare accessibility and outcomes make him an invaluable addition to Sword,” said Virgílio Bento, Founder and CEO of Sword Health. “As we continue to grow globally and transform care delivery, his expertise will be pivotal in shaping our strategy and amplifying our impact.” Broussard served as CEO of Humana from 2011 to 2024, where he led the company through transformative growth, expanding its focus on integrated care delivery and innovative health services. Under his leadership, Humana became a leader in value-based care and significantly enhanced its capabilities in digital health and consumer engagement. Broussard’s experience will help guide Sword’s strategic initiatives and growth in delivering high-quality care to millions worldwide. "I’m truly thrilled to join Sword Health as a Board Advisor and contribute to Sword's mission of transforming digital healthcare" said Broussard. "What drew me to Sword is its innovative approach—blending AI-powered care models with expert clinical guidance to set a new standard for accessible, effective care delivery. It’s truly a game changer for healthcare" Sword is at the forefront of the AI revolution in healthcare, combining the power of proprietary AI with real, human clinical expertise to deliver world-class care. The company has achieved industry-leading outcomes, helping employers, health plans, and individuals reduce pain, avoid unnecessary surgeries, save millions on health-related costs and improve overall quality of life. With the addition of Broussard’s expertise, Sword is poised to accelerate its efforts to expand access to its innovative care model and reinforce its position as the leader in AI Care. About Sword Health As a global leader in AI Care, Sword Health makes world-class care available anytime, anywhere, by combining human clinicians and AI. Starting with physical pain, then pelvic health, and now a full platform of solutions, Sword is available through more than 25,000 employers, health plans, and public sector organizations, saving those clients an average of $3 in healthcare costs for every $1 invested in Sword. To date, the company has saved its clients more than $650 million in unnecessary healthcare costs. With a mission to free two billion people from pain, the company has raised more than $300 million from leading venture firms, including Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst. It was most recently valued at $3 billion and won Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Award in the health services category. Learn more at www.swordhealth.com.

As part of this acquisition, Sword Health will collaborate with 18 NHS trusts serving 10 million people to implement its AI Care model, enhancing care delivery and management while significantly reducing costs London and New York, January 23, 2025 – Sword Health, a global leader in AI Care, making world-class, life-changing care accessible anytime, anywhere, today announced its acquisition of Surgery Hero, a UK-based innovator in prehabilitation digital health. This acquisition bolsters Sword's investment in the UK, where the National Health Service (NHS) faces the challenge of long musculoskeletal care waitlists and high healthcare costs. It also underscores the company’s commitment to improving patient outcomes and expanding its impact while expanding their global footprint. Surgery Hero’s expertise in prehabilitation aligns seamlessly with Sword's platform, enabling a more comprehensive approach to care. This collaboration supports faster, smoother recoveries while alleviating pressure on a healthcare system struggling to meet growing patient needs. Surgery Hero's product will remain part of Sword Health's offering and its team will be integrated into Sword. “Acquiring Surgery Hero is another key step in our mission of freeing the world from pain,” said Virgilio (“V”) Bento, founder and CEO of Sword Health. “The UK faces a mounting pain crisis, exacerbated by limited access to timely, high-quality care. Sword’s AI Care platform removes barriers such as long wait times and travel constraints, providing immediate access and scale to care and ensuring patients receive the support they need when and where they need it.” In the UK, more than one million people are currently waiting to access musculoskeletal treatments, leading to delayed care and prolonged recoveries. Sword Health’s innovative solutions address these challenges by expanding access, reducing costs, improving clinical outcomes, and enhancing patient satisfaction. “Joining forces with Sword Health allows us to expand the scope of our services and deliver better care to patients,” said Surgery Hero’s CEO, Dr Matthew Beatty. “Together, we are committed to providing patients with the resources they need to improve their health before surgery and optimise their recovery.” This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Sword’s mission to transform healthcare through AI. By integrating prehabilitation services, Sword is positioned to offer comprehensive support in the UK, from pre-surgery through recovery, expanding its already large global footprint and ensuring high-quality care reaches all members in need. About Sword Health As a global leader in AI Care, Sword Health makes world-class care available anytime, anywhere, by combining human clinicians and AI. Starting with physical pain, then pelvic health, and now a full platform of solutions, Sword is available through more than 25,000 employers, health plans, and public sector organizations, saving those clients an average of $3 in healthcare costs for every $1 invested in Sword. To date, the company has saved its clients more than $650 million in unnecessary healthcare costs. With a mission to free two billion people from pain, the company has raised more than $300 million from leading venture firms, including Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst. It was most recently valued at $3 billion and won Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Award in the health services category. Learn more at www.swordhealth.com. About Surgery Hero Surgery Hero is a digital health company dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative digital solutions. Their flagship product, Surgery Hero, provides comprehensive support for patients undergoing surgery, helping them to prepare, recover, and thrive in their surgical journeys. Learn more at www.surgeryhero.com.

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Pain care has been broken for decades. It relies on medication, sporadic doctor visits, and one-size-fits-all treatments that fail to address the root cause. Too often, people are left to figure out their recovery alone, without the tools or support they need to heal. At Sword Health, we refuse to accept that. Pain is debilitating, isolating, and expensive—not just for individuals, but for the entire healthcare system. We build solutions that go beyond managing pain to eliminating it. Today, we are making that solution even better. Introducing the new Thrive Pad, the next evolution in digital physical therapy. The new Thrive Pad is smarter, more intuitive, and built for real-world recovery. It integrates seamlessly with Thrive, our flagship digital therapy program, unlocking the full power of Phoenix, our AI care agent. With Thrive Pad, members get the most advanced, accessible, and effective pain recovery experience available. Designed to Keep People Moving Every Day The Thrive Pad builds on the success of our first-generation device. It has already powered millions of therapy sessions and over 500 million minutes of recovery time. That scale gave us real-world insights into what works—and what could be even better. The result is a more powerful, engaging experience that keeps people on track, builds confidence, and strengthens their progress. What’s New in the Thrive Pad? A bigger, better screen. A 10-inch high-brightness display (previously 8 inches) for improved visibility and engagement. Dual wide-angle cameras and smarter motion tracking to capture full-body movement with more precision, even at close range. Dual microphones and advanced echo cancellation for crystal clear audio for seamless interaction with Phoenix, even in noisy home environments A stand that just works. Redesigned for stability and ease, making setup effortless. We invested 63% more per device because we prioritize members over margins. While some competitors are cutting physical devices to save costs, we doubled down on innovation—because better tools mean better care. What’s Next? Thrive Pad is rolling out now and is already changing lives. We are taking a phased approach to ensure we scale it the right way, fine-tune the experience, and maximize its impact. For businesses: Want to bring Thrive to your workforce? Request a Thrive demo For individuals: See if you are eligible for Sword Pain relief should not be a privilege. It should be a given. This is the future of pain care. This is the Sword way.

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