6 Medical Technology Trends During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Instacart deliveries, Zoom happy hours, and chatbot interactions: It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has changed how we work and play each day. If anything, pandemic technology has made us more resilient during an era of social distancing and quarantines. But what new medical technology trends have emerged during the Coronavirus pandemic? While it’s hard to tell what the healthcare industry will look like post-pandemic, companies and healthcare facilities alike have widely adopted or innovated new health technologies. That said, here are 6 medical technology trends we’ve seen.
Healthcare Technology and Coronavirus [Survey] - Benefytt Technologies
Certain U.S. cities are allowing residents to head back to work, dine at their favorite restaurants, and somewhat return to a sense of normalcy. But we aren’t out of the (coronavirus) woods yet. In fact, more than 1,000 Americans expressed how the pandemic is still a big concern in a recent survey by healthinsurance.com, Benefytt’s direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform for Medicare and private health insurance products. 84% of respondents feel that there will be a second wave of COVID-19 in the U.S., a sentiment that matches the data showing an unfortunate spike in coronavirus cases nationwide.
Big Data in the Insurance Industry
The digital technology revolution has transformed the professional world in significant ways. And it’s no surprise that big data technology has gained popularity, especially with the amount of insightful data that’s available to organizations. In this article, we’ll cover: Definition: What is big data anyway?Characteristics of big data (The 4 “V’s”)The importance of big dataHow does big data work?
Artificial Intelligence in Insurance
The insurance industry is seeing a welcome disruption via artificial intelligence (AI), but only a few companies might benefit from this breakthrough. Most organizations lack cognitive technologies to process insight, and this makes the data almost useless. But insurtech companies can connect the potential of the AI data streams available. In this complete introduction to artificial intelligence, you’ll be learning: Characteristics of artificial intelligence (AI)How AI worksRecent AI trendsAI applications in the insurance and insurtech industryFuture of AI in the insurance industry And although artificial intelligence is massively popular, other complex tech topics like big data and deep learning can often cause confusion.
Extensive COVID-19 Survey Reveals Interesting Findings
Healthinsurance.com, Benefytt’s direct-to-consumer private insurance and Medicare website, is getting a solid pulse on the reactions and concerns of Americans throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The brand recently launched a series of COVID-19 surveys, which gathered insights from 1,000+ respondents of all ages. The most recent survey was the most comprehensive one yet, covering COVID-19 topics such as testing and vaccines, social distancing and mental health, economic impacts, and more. COVID-19 Survey Highlights
Coronavirus Updates Feed
Novel Coronavirus has undoubtedly changed the world. And the economic impacts from the virus are highly visible on a global scale: The stock market has declined, small businesses have shut down, millions of people have lost their jobs, and unfortunately, many of those who were diagnosed with Coronavirus disease have lost their battle. To track the developments of this global pandemic, our direct-to-consumer website, Healthinsurance.com launched a news feed to consolidate and recap global news pieces and highlights about Coronavirus.
Benefytt streamlines health insurance customer enrollment
Trust and engagement through e-signatures Security is a top priority for Benefytt, and Adobe Sign’s security and authentication capabilities help the company protect the privacy of its customers. “Security and technology are the core focus for the whole company. We handle a lot of personal data and private health records – and our customers rely on us to help protect that data,” says Conley. “The only way we can continue to earn their trust is to show we do everything we can to safeguard their data. Adobe Sign helps us achieve that.”
Joins Coronavirus Tampa Feed the Frontlines Movement
Insurtech company, Benefytt Technologies, Inc., has teamed up with Feeding Tampa Bay to feed 4,000 Tampa healthcare workers on the frontlines during the Coronavirus pandemic. Benefytt’s community involvement stems from a grassroots #FeedTheER effort in the Tampa Bay area, where Benefytt is headquartered. Benefytt saw an opportunity to help expand the effort’s reach to local healthcare heroes, so the company joined the movement. The donated meals come from local restaurants, which further supports the local restaurant industry and our community in meaningful ways.
Benefytt keeps an aging population covered with Adobe Sign
Benefytt helps people find the right Medicare and life insurance plans for them and makes it easy to enroll. Its customers are among the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. – and a moving target in terms of technology. “People who are 65 today didn’t grow up with the internet, so their digital skills vary. In 10 years, however, 65-year-olds will have spent most of their adult lives around digital technology,” says Travis Conley, CTO at Benefytt. “We have to keep things simple for people who aren’t comfortable with technology today, while getting ready to serve tech-savvy customers tomorrow.” That’s a challenge Benefytt doesn’t shy away from.
HIIQ Changes Its Name to Benefytt Technologies Inc.
Company acquires major direct-to-consumer website as part of growth strategy On March 6, 2020, Health Insurance Innovations, Inc., announced that its corporate name changed to Benefytt Technologies, Inc. The name change signifies the company’s go-forward strategy to be a premier health insurance technology company that offers self-guided plan comparison tools and technology solutions surrounding a range of Medicare, private health insurance, and life insurance products to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Healthinsurance.com: A convenient resource for consumers Benefytt also acquired a direct-to-consumer site, healthinsurance.com, which offers powerful online comparison tools and educational resources to Medicare-eligible consumers, giving site visitors the ability to view available plan options in their areas and the option to enroll in a Medicare plan directly from the site.
