2026 Future Forecast Video Series: Improving the Medical Moment
Hear from Jennifer Collier, President of Health and Risk Solutions and Dr. Miles Varn, Chief Medical Officer and Head of PinnacleCare on some top-of-mind topics as we enter the New Year.
Future Forecast Video Series
Looking to stay ahead of the curve in the healthcare industry in 2026? Check out our Future Forecast video series, where Sun Life leaders provide insights on the key topics to focus on and watch for as we move through the year.
Healthcare Innovations
Discover how:
- Telehealth is improving access to behavioral health and routine care
- Cancer and kidney patients can safely receive treatment at home
- Remote monitoring prevents hospital readmissions
- These innovations lead to better health outcomes AND lower costs
Sun Life's President of Health and Risk Solutions, Jennifer Collier, sits down with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Miles Varn to discuss groundbreaking healthcare innovations that emerged during the pandemic – and are here to stay.
Connected Conditions
Connected health conditions account for the majority of high-cost claims on self-funded plans. When bundled together, expenses increase exponentially through hospitalizations, emergency care, and complex pharmaceuticals.
Listen as Jennifer Collier and Dr. Miles Varn explain:
- Why these conditions rarely exist in isolation
- How to identify warning signs years in advance
- The power of health navigators in early intervention
- When treatments like GLP-1 agonists make financial sense
Interested in more?
Watch our previous Future Forecast Series videos:
- The benefits of care at home (2025)
- Policy shifts and a legislative update (2025)
- Breaking barriers to health (2025)
- Disaster preparedness (2025)
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