Revolutionising Cancer Care with Digital Health Partnership
In a transformative development for the insurtech and healthcare fields, digital health platform Syrona Health has teamed up with Perci Health, the foremost virtual cancer survivorship clinic in the UK. This partnership is poised to deliver an exhaustive cancer care solution for insurers and employers, addressing the escalating economic and productivity tribulations cancer imposes, currently costing the UK economy upward of £7.6bn yearly.
This strategic alliance merges Syrona's pioneering tools for cancer screening and early detection with Perci’s bespoke prevention and rehabilitation programmes post-diagnosis. The initiative is designed to comprehensively support patients throughout their cancer journey, from proactive screening to sustained recovery phases.
With an annual diagnosis of over 367,000 new cancer cases in the UK, the strain on employers and insurers is considerable. The Syrona-Perci collaboration offers a distinctive, patient-focused resolution to this pressing issue.
"Our partnership with Perci is a game-changer for cancer care,” said Anya Roy, Co-founder of Syrona Health. “By combining Syrona's cancer screening solutions with Perci's network of highly skilled cancer specialists, we're creating a seamless, patient-centred journey."
The partnership fulfils a notable void within the current healthcare framework. Although there are treatment options available through both the NHS and the private sector, the ongoing care and rehabilitation needed for cancer survivors are frequently insufficient. This gap results in spiralling medical inflation, with employers grappling with escalating cancer-related claims affecting premiums and employees facing intricate, long-term healthcare requirements post-treatment.
Technological innovations in cancer treatment
The Syrona-Perci solution capitalises on several technological innovations to enhance the quality of cancer care. Syrona's screening technology incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to boost early detection rates. Concurrently, Perci’s virtual clinic utilises telemedicine to provide cancer patients with remote access to a comprehensive team of specialists.
"Cancer survivors are often underserved, facing lasting challenges that continue well beyond their diagnosis," said Kelly McCabe, Co-founder and CEO of Perci Health. "Our partnership with Syrona allows us to deliver personalised, multidisciplinary care to more patients while helping employers and insurers address the growing costs of cancer care."
Moreover, the platform's robust data analytics capabilities facilitate the creation of personalised care strategies and predictive modelling, which may lead to significant reductions in healthcare expenses while elevating patient outcomes.
Economic and sectoral implications
The collaboration carries profound implications for both the insurance sector and employers by providing thorough cancer care from screening to rehabilitation. This comprehensive approach aims to curtail absenteeism and the associated costs of cancer treatment and recovery.
"With cancer diagnoses rising among younger workers, increasing by 80% in the last 30 years, traditional healthcare systems are falling short,” said Morgan Fitzsimons, Co-founder and CXO of Perci Health. “We reduce the costs associated with absence and long-term sickness while helping those impacted by cancer regain their careers and lead fulfilling lives, both personally and professionally."
For insurers, this integrated care model could lead to enhanced risk evaluation and possibly reduced claim expenses. The amalgamation of Syrona's early detection technology with Perci's personalised rehabilitation plans may also shorten treatment durations and expedite return-to-work times, delivering mutual benefits to insurers and policyholders alike.
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