New feature another digital health industry
first to help Canadians manage their health
TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2016 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial is
amplifying its commitment to bring innovative digital capabilities
to Canadians with the launch of the industry's first national
healthcare provider ratings network, available in English and
French through the my Sun Life mobile app.
Powered by millions of Sun Life group benefits plan members and
100,000 healthcare providers, the network allows clients to search
for local healthcare providers such as: chiropractors, massage
therapists, acupuncturists, physiotherapists, podiatrists,
chiropodists, naturopaths, osteopaths and psychologists.
"Our clients have told us that a major hurdle for them in
managing their health and well-being was having a trusted resource
for finding a healthcare provider closest to them," explains
Chris Denys, Senior Vice-President
of Possibilities, Digital Health Solutions, Sun Life Financial
Canada. "We see this as a significant opportunity to empower
Canadians to manage their health and wellness."
Sun Life asks plan members who submit a paramedical healthcare
claim to rate the service provided on a scale from one to five,
resulting in 25,000 ratings a week or over 1 million a year. "We
have given a voice to our clients to help others using the app make
more informed healthcare choices," says Denys. "It's similar to the
tripadvisor service but for health, powered by the community of Sun
Life plan members."
Digital Health Solutions is a new business area recently
launched by Sun Life to support Canadians with their health needs
by helping them:
- Find new and better ways of accessing healthcare products and
services;
- Act by making healthy choices to support wellness goals;
and
- Better manage chronic conditions with advanced technologies and
insights.
As the leading group benefits provider and private health payor
in Canada, with 50 million health
touchpoints with Canadians, and with a leading digital platform
powered by the first real-time decision engine (Digital Benefits
Assistant), Sun Life is well positioned to deliver on these
needs.
"At Sun Life, we're proud of the progress we've made in
delivering digital firsts to Canadians including the first mobile
app of its kind in the insurance industry in Canada, now offering Touch ID for easy access
to submitting claims and checking group retirement savings," says
Mark Saunders, Executive
Vice-President and Chief Information Officer, Sun Life Financial.
"We plan to continue to innovate using the latest technologies to
make it easier for our clients to get the services they need. We're
also excited about the opportunities on the horizon for Digital
Health Solutions to help Canadians find new ways in managing their
health."
The my Sun Life Mobile app is the highest rated insurer app
available, having received a five-star rating from the Apple
store.
About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services
organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth
products and services to individuals and corporate customers. Sun
Life Financial has operations in a number of markets worldwide,
including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong
Kong, the Philippines,
Japan, Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2016, the Sun Life Financial group
of companies had total assets under management of $908 billion. For more information please visit
www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is a member of the Sun Life Financial
group of companies.
Note to Editors: All figures in Canadian dollars except as
otherwise noted.
For further information:
Kim Armstrong
Corporate Communications
416-979-6207
kim.armstrong@sunlife.com
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Canada