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Analyzing Claims Studies to Find Areas for Operational Growth

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Operational growth is a key aspect when it comes to analyzing claims studies, as Jason Malpass, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Samba Safety reveals on this episode of The Blind Spot. The process begins with understanding the client’s needs and the metrics they wish to measure. The building blocks Samba Safety needs to perform a…

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The Blind Spot: Analyzing Claims Studies to Find Areas for Operational Growth

Jason Malpass, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Samba Safety, knows the secret to analyzing claims studies begins with the client. The building blocks Samba Safety needs to perform a claims study analysis are the information and data the client wants to measure. Are there specific measurements Samba looks for in a claims study?…

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Just about everyone on the world was thrilled to tear off the final page of the 2020 calendar and get a fresh start in the new year. But, while there is light at the end of the tunnel as the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming year could have just…

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Data-Driven Insights and Driver Monitoring

When an organization embraces a data-driven approach, it signifies its commitment to leveraging data collection, analysis, and interpretation in order to inform and guide strategic decision-making. By relying on these data-driven insights, organizations can make more informed and effective choices. One of the things SambaSafety prides itself on is being a data-first company. On The…

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