South African e-health startup RecoMed has partnered with Discovery Vitality to simplify bookings for flu vaccines and Vitality Health Checks.
RecoMed is a technology-driven online healthcare marketplace and booking platform that seamlessly connects practitioners, patients, and other stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem. Patients can easily book appointments with a diverse selection of healthcare practitioners in their area quickly and privately from a phone, tablet, or PC, 24/7.
Vitality, meanwhile, is the largest global platform for behaviour change, underpinning the insurance products of leading insurers worldwide, impacting 30 million lives in over 40 markets. The Vitality model, established by Discovery in South Africa, has been incentivising behaviour change amongst its clients for over 25 years.
With more than 1,000 approved Discovery Vitality providers on the RecoMed platform, members can locate a convenient location with just a few clicks, including pharmacies, GPs and Discovery’s own Discovery Stores. The collaboration between Discovery Vitality and RecoMed has reimagined bookings and efficiencies for independent members and corporates. The platform’s ease of use and accessibility has seen impressive uptake, with over 20,000 bookings been made since April 2024.
The collaboration with RecoMed has allowed for Discovery Vitality to radically modernise and speed up access to healthcare providers for these essential services while transforming member experiences.
“This collaboration showcases Discovery Vitality’s commitment to supporting and empowering their members,” said Sheraan Amod, CEO at RecoMed. “Members can easily manage their family’s health within a simple system that allows them to stay ahead of their Vitality Health Checks, and the benefits this delivers, as well as to protect themselves ahead of flu season.”
“As South Africa has entered the flu season, it’s important that we make it as easy as possible for our members to find an approved Discovery Vitality partner at a convenient location for their flu vaccine and Vitality Health Check,” said Karen Johnson, head of strategic programmes and wellness at Discovery Vitality. “Moving the booking journey onto this accessible, digital platform has allowed our members to simply click and book vaccines and Vitality Health Checks without waiting in a queue or spending time navigating long lists.”
