Summus Oncology Is One of Four New Programs Tackling Major Health Cost-Drivers for Employers and Families
NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Summus, a leading clinical navigation and specialty care platform, is pleased to announce the launch of Summus Oncology, an innovative, doctor-led program designed to provide comprehensive support for cancer patients and families. The program addresses the top driver of employer healthcare costs[1] with a robust end-to-end support program powered by access to the best medical expertise across top cancer centers. The approach accelerates access to high-quality doctors across all stages of a cancer journey, supporting better insights, better decisions and better outcomes.
With annual cancer diagnoses forecasted to rise by 50% by 2040,[2] and families continuing to face severe problems accessing medical expertise and care, Summus Oncology brings a powerful, personalized, doctor-led approach that supports access, advocacy and education on the latest in cancer care for patients, families and caregivers. Summus Oncology is part of a rollout of four new end-to-end programs designed by Summus, focusing on complex and costly health conditions—including Summus Heart Health, Summus Women's Health and Summus Total Musculoskeletal—all aimed at bringing the best medical and health expertise to families across all stages of a health journey.
Designed to bring a best-in-class cancer program to employers and health plans, Summus Oncology supports prevention and screening, clinical trial education, treatment and surgical considerations with personalized, doctor-led navigation and advocacy, and the recovery and remission phase to help patients rebuild their lives. Partnering with leading oncologists across the centers of excellence in cancer care to support families and local treating physicians, Summus Oncology brings a holistic approach to cancer care with meaningful cost impact for families and plan sponsors.
Employers adding Summus Oncology have reported significant improvements in health outcomes, with 53% of members changing treatment paths after speaking with Summus affiliated specialists, while 51% received a modified diagnosis, and 98% of engaged members better understand how to approach their cancer journey. Summus data has shown average savings per engaged member at over $21,000, reflecting the value of access to high-quality doctors across the cancer journey.[3]
"Getting a cancer diagnosis turns life upside down. For many families, access to high quality cancer care is a real challenge, driven by rapid innovation in cancer care and geographic distance. The good news is many of the latest innovative cancer treatments can be delivered locally - but the family and treating doctor need to know about them. Summus Oncology brings access to leading cancer expertise to all families and doctors, irrespective of geographic location," said Julian Flannery, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Summus.
About Summus
Summus quickly connects families with high-quality doctors to answer any health question, big or small. Using an innovative clinical navigation and specialty care model, we simplify the healthcare landscape and serve as a trusted guide throughout our members' health journeys. Summus has attracted the world's best physicians across 120+ specialties and places doctors at the center of all health journeys, driving better, more cost-efficient health outcomes for families and employers. Our end-to-end programs support our members in cancer, musculoskeletal, women's health, and heart health. With Summus, you get better access, better decisions, and better outcomes. Learn more at summusglobal.com.
Sources:
[1] 2024 Business Group on Health.
[2] International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization, 2024.
[3] Summus internal data, 2024.
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