2023 Year In Review
As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to reflect on the remarkable milestones that have shaped Osara Health’s journey this year. It’s also an opportune moment to express gratitude to our partnership community for their dedicated efforts throughout the year. We are proud to announce the successful launch of over 17 additional partnerships, extending the coverage of Osara Health programs to millions of lives.
Let’s delve into some of the key milestones that defined our 2023.
Our New Brand Identity
In a significant move, Osara Health underwent a rebrand, transitioning from its former identity as CancerAid. This change reflects our commitment to a person-centric approach by removing the direct association with cancer and embracing a clear connection with health. Our refreshed identity, detailed in a message from our CEO here, underscores our dedication to innovation and staying at the forefront of the industry.
Osara is the combination of three words. We took inspiration from Latin words ‘Opem’ (assistance and aid) and ‘Salus’ (good health). Additionally, the word ‘piara’ has roots in the indigenous Australian Nyoongar language, symbolizing the Candlestick Banksia tree known for its regeneration after wildfires—a tribute to the resilience and healing properties used by First Nations people. Whilst we are now an established global company, our company was founded in Australia and we pay our respects to the Traditional Owners across these lands.
With a new brand identity, we extend our gratitude to all our partners who have supported us throughout the process of rebranding our offerings within their organizations.
Expanding Our Impact With Existing Partnerships
The expansion of our offerings has been a central focus for several of our partner organizations. This year marked the celebration of the 5-year anniversary of our partnership with AIA Australia. The success of this collaboration also resulted in the expansion of our programs into the Health insurance portfolio of their business (read more here).
In the New Zealand market, we broadened our Cancer Coach offering with our partner Fidelity Life (read more here). Keep an eye out for Fidelity Life’s customer testimonial, featuring the Cancer Coach program, scheduled for release in early 2024. This case study serves as a testament to the tangible benefits our solutions deliver, highlighting our participant Vaughan’s real-world success story and the positive impact he achieved to improve his overall health and wellbeing following a cancer diagnosis.
Unveiling Third Party Integrations
We announced our integration with FINEOS, to provide a better claim experience to those impacted by cancer. Through this partnership and improved integration flow, we will reduce the delay between diagnosis and receiving support by 3 months, helping individuals with cancer to achieve better health outcomes and avoid unnecessary financial stress.
Our Participants Share Their Stories
We launched our new research hub, bringing together our latest research and experiences shared by our participants through compelling video testimonials. Two testimonials featuring individuals Rob, Linda, and Aamu highlight how Osara Health made a meaningful difference in their lives, supporting them with their health goals and in their return to work transitions.
“The caregivers program gave me that advice to make sure I kept exercising regularly and eating well. I still wanted to stay at work, it’s something I love doing and this program allowed me to stay at work and to still function fully.”
Rob, Cancer Caregiver Program participant
“The caregivers program gave me that advice to make sure I kept exercising regularly and eating well. I still wanted to stay at work, it’s something I love doing and this program allowed me to stay at work and to still function fully.”
Rob, Cancer Caregiver Program participant
Empowering Caregivers Through Data-Driven Care Programs
Acknowledging the pivotal role caregivers play in the healthcare journey, Osara Health has launched a dedicated caregivers program. The Cancer Caregivers initiative aims to offer support, resources, and a sense of community for individuals who selflessly care for their loved ones, thereby reinforcing our dedication to holistic health and well-being.
As the program marks its initial 18 months, we are proud to have assisted thousands of participants. The data collected during this period attests to the positive impact we’ve achieved for our participants.
Our highly anticipated product demo videos are now live demonstrating the participant flow of our programs. Michelle, our animated fictional character, embodies the experiences shared by our participants who unexpectedly find themselves facing a diagnosis and the outcomes they are able to achieve through Osara Health.
Awards
We were named ‘Rising Star’ in the Consumer Wellness category at the 5th annual 2023 The Digital Health Hub Foundation and Digital Health Awards. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our innovations in the cancer care space and selected from hundreds of outstanding health technology companies that are transforming healthcare.
We also presented our solution at conferences such as LIMRA, sharing our latest research and innovations.
CancerX Announcement
Osara Health joined CancerX as a founding member in partnership with DIME and Moffit, aligning with The White House’s Cancer Moonshot initiative. This marks a significant step towards transforming cancer care on a national scale.
CancerX is the national innovation accelerator under The White House’s Cancer Moonshot initiative (read more here).
Our Team
This year we welcomed many new team members, growing our headcount by 15% and we are still expanding! If you’re interested in joining the team that changes the lives of people living with cancer then please reach out. Right now we have a number of applications on our website which can be viewed here.
As we step into the new year, Osara Health remains dedicated to pioneering innovations, expanding our reach, and, most importantly, making a positive impact on the health and lives of individuals worldwide. Here’s to another year of growth, compassion, and transformative healthcare solutions!