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. Here’s a recap of some of the top findings and trends. Healthcare Technology Trends Methodology

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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. 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.”

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 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. Citron’s full report came on the heels of a recent White House briefing to the country in which the need for more telemedicine offerings for seniors emerged as a key theme.

Technologies Acquisition by Madison Dearborn Partners Tender Offer of $31.00 per Share to be Commenced in Coming Days to Complete All-Cash Transaction TAMPA, Fla., July 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Benefytt Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFYT) (“Benefytt”) (“the Company”), a health insurance technology company and leading distributor of Medicare-related health insurance plans, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (the “MDP Funds”), a leading private equity firm based in Chicago that has deep experience in the insurance technology and health care industries. The all-cash transaction is structured as a tender offer of $31.00 per share that will commence in the coming days, followed immediately by a merger. The announced transaction with the MDP Funds is the culmination of a process led by Benefytt’s Board of Directors since July 26, 2019, to explore, review and evaluate a range of potential strategic alternatives for the Company.

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: Coronavirus statistics: Updates on number of reported and confirmed cases, COVID-19 deaths, mortality rates, and patient recovery data.