The second edition of Tech4Eva, a unique innovation platform and FemTech acceleration programme in Switzerland, was a great success. The result of a partnership between Groupe Mutuel and the EPFL Innovation Park, Tech4Eva Is focusing today's event on gender medicine and women's health in the workplace.

According to a new representative survey conducted by Groupe Mutuel, the health system does not take patients' opinions into account. Approximately two out of three patients have never been asked about whether they are satisfied with their treatment. Most 15-29 year olds are not prescribed any generic drugs.

Unemployment, digital nomadism, freelancing or self-employment: work patterns and lifestyles are more and more diverse in Switzerland. For many people, to plan their pension provision in line with their current situation is a time-consuming task. Young people in particular often tend to overlook this reality. With VariaInvest, Groupe Mutuel is launching a pension solution that can be adapted to modern life thanks to its modular components.

With Premium, Groupe Mutuel is launching a supplemental insurance product that reimburses much more than the usual benefits. Premium insurance contributes to the costs of contraception and provides a refund not only for gym subscriptions but also for sports clubs membership fees.

Due to rising inflation, concerns about retirement are growing. This is the result of an exclusive survey that was conducted by the MIS Trend institute, in partnership with Le Temps and Groupe Mutuel. The results of this survey will be presented in detail at the third edition of Forum Prévoyance, due to take place on 8 September 2022 at the IMD in Lausanne.

Groupe Mutuel is launching PrimaFlex, a basic insurance model that is unique in Switzerland. Insured persons will not only be free to choose their first point of contact – family doctor, telemedicine or pharmacy – depending on their situation, but also have access to prevention benefits and generic drugs without any effect on their deductible.

X-rays, CT scans or MRIs: many doctors use medical imaging to diagnose the cause of lower back pain. More than 85% of the persons treated are also prescribed painkillers, and in many cases even opiates (40%). Both medical procedures lead to high health costs, according to a study carried out by the University of Zurich based on data provided by Groupe Mutuel.

A new representative survey by Groupe Mutuel shows whether and how the diet of Switzerland’s population changed during and after the pandemic. There is evidence of great discipline: two-thirds of those polled cooked for themselves and a majority did not consume more alcohol or sweet foods.

The 2021 accounts of Groupe Mutuel closed with a positive result of CHF 33 million, before the reimbursement of CHF 111 million taken from the reserves. The multiline insurer is continuing its transformation and positioned itself as the health and pension provision partner for both private individuals and companies. Serious concerns about a very sharp increase in health costs in 2021.

As part of its new strategy, Groupe Mutuel has decided to strengthen its Executive Board, particularly in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, by appointing two new directors. In doing so, Groupe Mutuel aims to be the reference partner in Switzerland for health and pension matters for private and corporate customers.

Following the success of its launch last year, which raised CHF 60 million through its start-ups specialising in female health, Tech4Eva – a unique accelerator programme in Switzerland – is launching its second round today. An initiative based on collaboration between Groupe Mutuel and the EPFL Innovation Park, Tech4Eva has attracted applications from 124 projects from 30 countries, 80% of which were created by women, for its second round.

The Swiss insurance company, a key player in health and pension insurance for both private individuals and companies, is changing its brand identity. The new logo emphasises the group’s spirit of mutual support and is now adorned with amber and navy blue. This new brand identity also represents a strategic repositioning for the company.

In Swiss hospitals, patients are often cared for by doctors who do not perform surgical procedures frequently enough to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. This means that more than 270 deaths per year could be avoided.

Medbase, Hirslanden, Groupe Mutuel, Helsana, and SWICA have come together to found a company dedicated to developing a digital healthcare ecosystem. The objective of this joint venture called Compassana is to optimise the way medical care is coordinated to improve treatment quality and process efficiency.