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Sword Health Appoints Bruce Broussard, Former CEO of Humana, as Board Advisor
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.”
February 26, 2025 • 3 min read
Sword Health Acquires Surgery Hero to Accelerate Global Growth and Expand its Presence in the UK
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.
January 23, 2025 • 3 min read
Introducing Outcome Pricing: Aligning Costs with Results for Our Clients
We know that people come to Sword seeking convenient, world-class care so they can overcome pain and discomfort, heal, and continue to thrive in their lives. Putting people first and delivering the outcomes that members desire has always been our priority. That’s why Sword pioneered engagement-based pricing, setting the industry standard so clients only pay when members actively participate in our programs. Today, we’re doubling down on our commitment to delivering exceptional member outcomes by introducing Outcome Pricing. This unprecedented model goes far beyond milestone-based pricing to ensure that what our clients pay is directly tied to our ability to deliver meaningful health improvements to their population.
September 10, 2024 • 3 min read
Sword Health Launches Foundation to Further its Mission by Providing High-Quality Care to Underserved Communities and Advancing Pain Research
Team RWB, the U.S.’s leading community of 200,000 veterans, is the launch partner of the Sword Foundation to provide its community with world-class care New York, July 23, 2024 – Sword Health, the pioneer in AI Care, today announced the launch of the Sword Foundation, which will further its mission of freeing two billion people from pain. The Sword Foundation will work to improve health inequities by bringing the company's innovative AI Care platform to underserved communities. The foundation will also focus on advancing the scientific field of pain by providing grants to support cutting-edge research and technical development to solve pain. Globally, billions of people suffer from various types of pain, taking them away from their work and their families and preventing them from living their lives to the fullest. There are approximately two billion people who live with joint and back pain worldwide*1, while there are two billion who are dealing with either pelvic health or mental health conditions.
July 23, 2024 • 4 min read
Sword Health Appoints Tech Veteran David Cohen as Chief Revenue Officer
Bringing his strong growth stage to public market company leadership, Cohen will lead company’s commercial team, to further accelerate industry-leading sales and client success performance New York, July 9, 2024—Sword Health, the pioneer of AI Care, which makes clinical-grade, life-changing care accessible to everyone, everywhere, today announced the appointment of David Cohen as Chief Revenue Officer. In his role, Cohen will lead the company’s commercial team, which includes all sales and client success functions, working closely with the leadership team to further accelerate the company’s growth in pursuit of their mission of freeing two billion people from pain. Cohen brings more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, spending the majority of his career at LinkedIn where he held leadership roles across multiple continents, having most recently served as VP of North America, Talent Solutions at LinkedIn where he was responsible for the go-to-market team in North America and grew the business from $600 million to $3 billion during his time in the role.
July 9, 2024 • 2 min read
Introducing Atlas: a new pain-fighting solution from Sword
Immediately available in 150 countries, the new solution is designed to advance DE&I efforts by creating equitable access to benefits for every part of an international workforce New York, November 29, 2023—Globally, billions of people suffer from acute and chronic pain, which is a leading cause of absenteeism and low productivity, all while costing healthcare systems more than cancer and diabetes combined. Despite being the world’s most prevalent disability, only a tiny fraction of people have access to the care and resources they need to help them feel better.
November 30, 2023 • 3 min read
Sword Health and Employer Direct Healthcare Partner to Offer Unique, Integrated Experience for Musculoskeletal Pain Care
The companies will integrate systems to create a seamless experience to improve patient care as well as reduce complexity and costs DALLAS AND NEW YORK, November 8, 2023—Employer Direct Healthcare (EDH), whose SurgeryPlus® solution is the leading high performance specialty network for surgical care nationwide, and Sword Health, the first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent, and treat pain, are announcing a new, highly integrated partnership that will deliver a complete solution to musculoskeletal (MSK) care, from conservative care to surgical care for those who need it. As part of this partnership, Sword is introducing a solution specifically to support cancer patients during and after treatment, which is exclusively launching with EDH. The new Sword solution will focus on recovering mobility and strength, aiming to improve function and quality of life, and alleviate psychological distress for those patients. Through this partnership, the companies will build a first-of-its-kind system integration that will make use of the two companies’ solutions for a truly seamless experience for clients and members. Clients will be able to purchase the integrated solution on a single contract, or add services to any existing contract with a simple order form, including both EDH’s surgery and cancer solutions and Sword’s full range of products, including Digital Physical Therapy, the cancer-centric program, Bloom (women’s pelvic health), Move, Academy, Predict, and On-Call. Members proceeding through a care journey will benefit from automated referrals, technological integrations, and jointly managed care across both virtual and in-person modalities, all of which combine to improve patient care as well as reduce complexity and costs.
November 9, 2023 • 4 min read
Sword Health to Partner with Costco Health Solutions to Encourage Members to Promote Healthier Lifestyles
NEW YORK, October 2, 2023 – Sword Health, the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent, and treat pain, has partnered with Costco Health Solutions (CHS), Costco’s pharmacy benefits arm, to promote high-quality solutions that will improve the lives of their respective members. Together, the companies are working to encourage people to seek alternative solutions for pain, like Sword’s digital physical therapy platform. Also, with the rise of the popularity of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, the companies are encouraging lifestyle changes by offering access to Sword Move. Since 2020, Sword members have completed more than 27 million minutes of physical therapy and, with the freedom to complete their sessions anywhere, have avoided about 1.8 million trips to in-person rehab clinics. After completing Sword programs: “This partnership shows how two disruptive companies can work together to encourage positive lifestyle changes,” said Virgilio Bento, founder & CEO, Sword Health. “This is a testament to the impact and results of our platform in treating pain, promoting health and reducing healthcare costs.”
October 2, 2023 • 3 min read
How Sword Health Became One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America
Inc. magazine just ranked Sword Health #26 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Since launching commercially in 2020, we have been strategically expanding the scope of our business as we work towards our goal of freeing 2 billion people from pain. By reimagining how patients access and receive care for all types of physical pain, we can create a pain-free world—an audacious goal, to be sure. But the pursuit of audacious goals is Sword’s ethos. It’s what got us here, and what will keep us going—and growing. Keep reading to learn how Sword Health achieved such rapid growth during our first three years in the market, how we’ve positively impacted our clients and members, and what our future holds.
August 16, 2023 • 8 min read
Fresh health insights
Health insurance benefits for employees: how to build the best plan
This guide breaks down what the ideal health insurance package looks like today, what to include, and how to offer health insurance benefits your employees will actually use. We also uncover some specific options that market-leading companies are using to save millions with preventive care. Health insurance benefits are the foundation of an effective employee benefits package. This component of your offering can make or break a hire. The best candidates are actively seeking a strong health insurance plan with robust coverage and a variety of care options. For many organizations, benefits plans can be costly on paper, underused in practice, and a point of confusion instead of value.
July 21, 2025 • 12 min read
Sword Editorial Team
How preventive health care delivers long-term benefits costs savings
Employer healthcare spend keeps climbing, yet most companies still focus their efforts where costs hit last: at the point of surgery, crisis, or chronic claims. What if a huge chunk of this spend could be avoided? Much of what drains your healthcare budget is entirely preventable.
July 21, 2025 • 11 min read
Sword Editorial Team
Ultimate employee benefits guide
Employee benefits aren’t just perks. In 2025, they’re a strategic lever. With rising healthcare costs, increased workforce expectations, and the permanent shift toward hybrid work, your benefits strategy isn’t just a retention tool—it’s a reflection of your values and your bottom line. A forward-looking benefits plan is a competitive advantage. It influences recruiting outcomes, impacts employee health and productivity, and shapes how your organization is perceived. We want to help you understand the full landscape of a modern benefits plan including what’s most common, and emerging trends. But what really matters is attracting and retaining top talent. This guide will focus on the most cost-effective benefits to achieve that organizational goal.
July 17, 2025 • 17 min read
Sword Editorial Team
