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5/7/24, 9:01 AM Failed international assignments can cost organisations up to $1.25mln, reports International SOS
Last year, International SOS proactively disseminated approximately 102 million medical
and security alerts and special advisories to mobile workers and those responsible for

safeguarding their wellbeing. The Return on Investment report highlights the importance

of this work, especially in light of KPMG’s estimate of the cost of a failed assignment.

Dr Neil Nerwich, Group Medical Director at International SOS, commented: “The key

points with respect to cost containment are proactivity, in both the prevention of medical

incidents through appropriate preparation and education of employees before deployment
and travel. The interventions we take very early on in the course of a medical event have a

significant impact on the ultimate medical outcome of a patient. At International SOS, early
intervention is at the core of our approach, which starts before an individual travels or is

assigned overseas. When we are highly proactive, we are not only significantly benefiting
medical outcomes, but also mitigating our clients’ business disruption. By addressing

illnesses or injuries promptly with International SOS medical professionals involved from

the first contact, we can identify and mitigate potential issues that might escalate into
catastrophic events.”

The Return on Investment report also examines the cost-effectiveness of travel risk

prevention strategies. Data from the report shows that preventive health check
programmes can yield a significant return, with every USD 1.00 invested potentially

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