Telemedicine During Coronavirus Pandemic [HealthInsurance.com Survey]

COVID-19 Economic Impact [HealthInsurance.com Survey] The Coronavirus pandemic is impacting our economy and unemployment rate in unprecedented ways, with 17 million unemployment claims filed over the past two weeks alone. That’s why our direct-to-consumer website, healthinsurance.com, recently launched a survey to gauge the concerns and feelings of more than 1,000 respondents about COVID-19 and its economic impact. Healthinsurance.com focused on topics like medical costs, unemployment, health insurance options and the use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are 3 findings that surprised us: The above results were gathered through an online poll of more than 1,000 Americans between the ages of 18-64. The poll was conducted from April 3, 2020 to April 7, 2020, gleaning representative samples from each state based on population.

Stock Price to Surpass $60: Citron Research Predicts Citron Research, one of the longest-running stock commentary websites, recently noted that the Coronavirus pandemic is the moment that will make telemedicine mainstream. And Benefytt Technologies (BFYT) is at “the forefront of this megatrend,” according to Citron. As a result, Citron predicts that Benefytt’s stock will surpass $60 by the end of this year. Joins Coronavirus 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. Some of our recent feed the frontlines activities include: Partnering with World of Beer to deliver 60 meals to healthcare workers at St.

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. 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. The topics covered range from day to day, focusing on both positive and negative impacts. Topics have included:

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 The survey yielded some interesting results, among them: 56% think those with insurance are receiving better care than those without insurance.45% of respondents think there is a cure for COVID-19.40% have avoided going to a hospital for a health problem other than COVID-19 due to fear of contracting the illness.33% feel seniors who have a Medicare Advantage plan are getting better COVID-19 treatment.

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? Benefytt Technologies Inc. What is InsurTech? InsurTech is the combination of insurance and technology solutions for enrollment, insurance claims processing, underwriting, policy administration, data insights, fraud detection and more. InsurTech is disrupting the insurance industry by providing cost saving solutions and better customer experience for insurance companies.

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. Good news though: 88% of survey respondents said they’re still practicing social distancing regardless of their state/county guidelines. The survey asked respondents about their use of medical technology as well as their feelings about work, vacation, financials, and self-care topics in light of COVID-19.

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: 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: 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.

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.

Health Insurance Innovations Summer Food Drive - Metropolitan Ministries HIIQ is joining Metropolitan Ministries this Summer to help feed those in need and make a positive impact in the Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco county communities. Health Insurance Innovations is collecting non-perishable food items including canned foods and dried goods to donate to Metropolitan Ministries’ food pantry as they stock up for back to school and this year’s approaching holiday season. Metropolitan Ministries is a non-profit organization that partners with donors and volunteers to lend a helping hand and bring hope to the homeless and families at risk of becoming homeless. Since 1972, they have been supplying food, providing shelter and offering services like education and life skills programs to nearly 32,000 families every year. Last year, HIIQ was able to assist Metropolitan Ministries with a Thanksgiving Food Drive and the company is always looking to give back to the community by supporting local charities.