Play Our Game: What Did Your Plan Really Pay for Surgery?

An inaccurate baseline can throw everything off.

In 2024, employers spent an estimated $1.3 trillion on health benefits: nearly
5% of U.S. GDP. But traditional claims analysis is full of blind spots.

Pick a procedure and spin the wheel to reveal hidden costs that skew your projections and comparisons—and see how small oversights can lead to big financial surprises.

Claims lag
Define episode of care
Site of care
Geography
Include Implants
Or, click on a factor on the wheel to see how it impacts your claim
Select a procedure:
Total Cost
$38,000
Original Cost: $38,000
Cost adjustment: N/A

Want a clearer picture of your healthcare spend?

Lantern’s comprehensive savings methodology, TrueRateTM , can help you fill in the gaps and find the information you need to make informed decisions. Download the analysis now.

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