# Employee Wellness Apps The LEAGUE App Lets People Pick Insurance Benefits They Will Actually Use By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/league-app References: [androidandme](http://androidandme.com/2016/02/opinions/league-is-the-app-thats-changing-healthcare/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/league-health-wellness-professionals/id952832544) The [LEAGUE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-artificial-intelligence-platform) app is a new app-based service that's set to dramatically improve healthcare for employees in the US and Canada. Companies can sign up to LEAGUE in a matter of minutes and instantly begin offering insurance benefits to employees. Through the app, users are able to work towards pain management, weight loss or eating better by consulting a number of health and wellness professionals. With a built-in system for [flexible spending](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-beta), payments are pre-arranged within the app so that LEAGUE pays the provider directly, which is why it's been called the "[Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callback-8020) of healthcare." As well as having implications for health and happiness at work, LEAGUE gives employers data-driven findings on the services that are being used. While LEAGUE is ideal to use alongside insurance policies that lack health and wellness benefits, it may pose a threat to traditional insurance companies that offer only one-size-fits-all insurance plans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Employee Benefits:** LEAGUE allows employees to pick insurance benefits that align with their individual needs, leading to more personalized and effective healthcare solutions. - **Health and Wellness Apps:** The rise of LEAGUE highlights the growing trend of using apps as a convenient and accessible platform for health and wellness services. - **Data-driven Employee Healthcare:** LEAGUE provides employers with valuable data on employee healthcare utilization, enabling them to make informed decisions to enhance workforce well-being and productivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Insurance:** Traditional health insurance companies may face disruption as LEAGUE offers more flexible and personalized insurance options for employees. - **Technology and Apps:** The success of LEAGUE showcases the opportunities for innovation in the technology and app industry by providing advanced healthcare solutions. - **Human Resources:** LEAGUE presents a disruptive opportunity for the human resources industry by revolutionizing the way organizations approach employee benefits and healthcare. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Employee Wellness Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advantageclub.md) - [Elevated Health Rewards Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massmutual-1.md) - [AI Employee Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesum-1.md) - [Complimentary Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-time-app.md) - [Tiered Healthcare Benefit Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-benefit-plan.md) - [Engaging Workplace Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-wellness-apps.md) - [All-in-One Employee Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employee-wellness-platform.md) - [Connective Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellb-health.md) - [Integrated Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash-wellness.md)