Discovery has unveiled its innovative Personal Health Pathways (PHP) programme, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalised health actions for its 2.1 million adult members. This initiative aims to address the escalating challenge of medical inflation while promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing healthcare costs. PHP utilises behavioural data, real-time health and spending information, and predictive analytics to tailor health recommendations…
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Discovery reports a 34% increase in first-half earnings
Discovery has revealed a robust 34% increase in its first-half headline earnings, showcasing its strong growth trajectory. This surge is primarily attributed to the exceptional performance of its South African health insurance division and the globally recognised Vitality programme. Key Financial Highlights: Headline Earnings: Increased by 34% to R4.35 billion (£234 million) for the six months ending December, rising from…
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Boosting cardio fitness can cut mortality risk by up to 30%
Discovery Vitality’s head of wellness, Dr Mosima Mabunda, has emphasised the importance of regularly measuring cardiorespiratory fitness, or VO2 max, akin to monitoring blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels. Enhancing fitness can significantly reduce mortality risk, with even moderate improvements in VO2 max lowering the risk of death by 21% to 30%, as revealed by recent research from Discovery Vitality.…