July 10, 2024
AI is rebuilding healthcare — and expanding who it serves
This white paper explores how Sword Health’s AI Care model expands access, eliminates bias, and drives better outcomes across diverse populations. See what it means to deliver clinically sound, ethically built care at scale.
AI is more than a breakthrough in efficiency — it’s a critical tool in the fight for health equity. This report outlines how Sword Health is using AI to close care gaps, personalize treatment across populations, and improve outcomes for people historically left behind by the healthcare system.
You’ll also get a candid look at the risks of biased AI — and the steps we’re taking to ensure fairness, transparency, and real impact.
80%
of high-risk Predict members are Black, showing how AI enables early outreach to underserved groups
3x
higher pain burden among these high-risk members, making early access critical
23%
of Sword clinicians come from underrepresented minority groups
$3T
potential GDP gains from reducing health disparities, according to McKinsey
The promise of AI in healthcare is massive — but only if it’s built responsibly.
Sword Health’s AI Care model pairs human clinicians with generative AI to deliver care that’s not only scalable and personalized, but also equitable by design. This white paper explores:
- How AI helps detect and prevent pain earlier — especially in underserved populations
- Why responsible AI must address bias, equity, and ethics at every stage of development
- The role of human-plus-AI models in improving outcomes and expanding access
- The concrete steps Sword is taking to ensure AI Care works for everyone, not just the privileged few
Download the full report to learn how AI can move us closer to a healthcare system that’s efficient, fair, and built for everyone.
Contributors to White Paper

Sword Team
Experts in pain, movement, and digital health