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eVisit works with some of the largest health systems to build world-class Virtual Care programs. One of its standout partners is Concentra, the industry leader […]
eVisit works with some of the largest health systems to build world-class Virtual Care programs. One of its standout partners is Concentra, the industry leader […]
Venture capital firm Swiftarc Ventures launched Swiftarc Telehealth, a $75 million fund that will focus on telehealth and digital health, TechCrunch reported Jan. 25.
What You Should Know: – Swiftarc Ventures, an NYC-based early and growth-stage consumer and consumer health-focused venture capital firm announced it has launched a $75M […]
What You Should Know: – Alpha Medical, a virtual primary care group that empowers women to take control of their healthcare by offering a medical […]
Family caregivers for older adults were left out of the conversation when the switch to telehealth was made in the beginning of the pandemic, but […]
Telemedicine companies who have gained an understanding of federal and state regulations will continue to flourish, while those who choose to ignore them will likely […]
Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Health purchased a minority interest in BayCare HomeCare, the home health company created by Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System, according to a […]
The American Telemedicine Association has partnered with telehealth organizations to form an advocacy group.
Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health rolled out a hospital-at-home program, according to a Jan. 19 report in New Jersey Business Magazine.
The new infusion brings Wheel’s total funding to $216 million at a time when more companies understand the need to have an on-demand consumer/patient-facing telemedicine […]
Virtual care has become a permanent fixture in care delivery. Now, hospitals and health systems must transition from implementing short-term solutions to figuring out how […]
The adoption of telehealth in the beginning of the pandemic led to an increase in Black patients’ completion rates for follow-up visits after hospitalization, a […]
Health data has transformed healthcare and with the rise of telehealth, patient data is being acquired quickly, but healthcare facilities must balance healthcare data collection […]
What You Should Know: – Wheel, an Austin, TX-based provider of white-labeled virtual care services and support announced a $150M series C funding round, co-led […]
What You Should Know: – Dura Software, specialists in acquiring and operating hyper niche software products, announced it has acquired SecureVideo, a cloud-based software company […]
Robert Bressler, SVP of Primary360, Teladoc Health The promise of primary care on improved health outcomes has been proven over time. At the core of […]
The pandemic required emergency departments to rely on digital technology, but telemedicine should be extended beyond the realm of the pandemic and become further integrated […]
Mercy will use a $2.2 million from the Federal Communications Commission to expand its telehealth services for patients in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
What You Should Know: – First Stop Health® (FSH), a virtual care provider in the areas of telemedicine and virtual mental health, today announced the […]
The pandemic caused explosive growth in telehealth, but one Colorado physician is saying the tool has added to some medical industry burnout, reported KRDO Jan. […]
The pandemic caused explosive growth in telehealth, but one Colorado physician is saying the tool has added to some medical industry burnout, reported KRDO Jan. […]
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health’s telehealth services, which normally cost $49 per visit, are now being offered for free as the health system sees an […]
Female, primary care and behavior specialists were more likely to implement virtual care early on during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with male and surgical specialty […]
Laws determining telehealth access vary widely across the 50 states, according to a report released Jan. 5 by Reason Foundation, Cicero Institute and Pioneer Institute.
Jacob Crothers, MD, Chief Outcomes and National Medical Director at Groups Recover Together The recently passed federal funding for infrastructure improvements signals a boon for […]
Push Doctor – a digital platform that virtually connects patients with GPs – has been acquired by private healthcare service provider Square Health for an […]
AT&T will be providing its nationwide Internet-of-Things network to Smart Meter’s remote patient monitoring devices.
Replacing and augmenting regular in-person visits with virtual care results in similar health outcomes and patient satisfaction, U.S. News & World Report reported Jan. 3
Onancock, Va.-based Eastern Shore Rural Health is mandating visits by phone or video for people who are experiencing possible COVID-19 symptoms.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine in Edinburg has expanded its free telehealth mental health program to nine school districts in […]
The Federal Communications Commission approved Dec. 21 an additional 68 applicants for funding in its second round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, totaling $42.7 million […]
Requiring telehealth reimbursement at the same rates as in-person services will prevent savings for patients, writes Angela Dills, PhD, in The Hill Dec. 21
Jiang Li, Founder and CEO of Vivalink Developing virtual healthcare solutions is a daunting task. As a healthcare technology solution provider targeting the remote care […]
Jeff LeBrun, Optimize Health Chief Strategy Officer Are Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and telehealth the same thing? If virtual visits replace in-person visits, will that […]
What You Should Know: – Teladoc Health, announced an expanded partnership with the National Labor Alliance, the largest alliance of labor unions and labor-management coalitions, to offer our full suite of whole-person care services. – […]
Digital health startup Cadence has reached a heady $1 billion valuation just a few months after launch, thanks to a $100 million financing. The latest […]
According to Rock Health’s annual consumer adoption survey, telehealth users tend to be higher income, younger and live in urban areas. The survey also tracked […]
What You Should Know: – Report from Codoxo that finds 10-15% of telehealth claims fall outside of approved CMS codes and indicates a high potential […]
What You Should Know: – Improving patient access to medical services is a top priority for health system leaders in 2022, according to new research […]
What You Should Know: – Quartet acquires InnovaTel Telepsychiatry, a provider of virtual mental healthcare services with a differentiated expertise in treating complex conditions. – […]
What You Should Know: AT&T, Samsung and Qure4u team up to deliver remote patient monitoring with FirstNet® for high-risk patients. Qure4u, a provider of digital […]
A study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that telehealth use increased 63-fold during the pandemic. But it also found significant […]
What You Should Know: Truepill launches its end-to-end COVID-19 virtual care platform to provide convenient online care for COVID-19 alongside the rapid delivery of antiviral […]
Telehealth, diagnostics and pharmacy business Truepill will launch a new virtual care platform in the coming weeks that it says will provide “end-to-end” care for […]
What You Should Know: – Zoom is now accepting beta customers for Zoom’s new integration with Cerner’s electronic health record (EHR) platform, available by sending a message of interest […]
What You Should Know: XRHealth received a patent to measure sway and conduct a fall risk assessment in virtual and augmented reality. XRHealth, the leader in extended […]
The company’s co-founders are leaving the company as it struggles with retention and billing, with revenue coming short of expectations for the quarter. In the […]
Amazon’s push into the provision of remote healthcare services has been rewarded with a top-tier corporate client – the Hilton hotel chain. The deal – […]
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s annual employer health benefits survey, a significant portion of mid- to large- companies revisited their telehealth and mental health […]
Larry English, President & cofounder of Centric Consulting COVID-19 forced healthcare organizations to make a huge leap forward in their digital transformation roadmaps. Although many […]
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, and more. […]
Annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 4% to average $22,221 this year, according to the 2021 benchmark KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey released […]
What You Should Know: – Blue Cross NC has announced the rollout of Teladoc Health’s full suite of virtual care services, including chronic condition management […]
What You Should Know: – Trustmark Health Benefits, Inc. today announced the launch of their first virtual-first health plan design in partnership with Teladoc Health. – Powered by Teladoc Health’s primary care service, Primary360, the virtual care offering […]
Valera Health provides teletherapy services for mental health, ranging from mild to serious conditions. The company recently raised $15 million in funding led by Windham […]
David Rambo, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Simplex Health It’s no secret that when the COVID-19 pandemic hit over a year ago, healthcare was […]
CVS recently launched a virtual primary care plan through a partnership with Teladoc, and is redesigning its stores to offer a broader array of health […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services dropped its physician fee schedule for next year. It would bolster coverage of telehealth visits for behavioral health […]
As more companies spin up their own telehealth products, Teladoc CEO Jason Gorevic said the company continues to acquire and retain customers by having a […]
Transcarent, which is works with companies to steer their employees toward higher-quality, lower-cost care, struck a partnership with Walmart. It will offer Walmart’s health services, […]
What You Should Know: – NorthShore University HealthSystem, today announced a new partnership with on-demand, remote medical exam provider TytoCare to expand its telehealth offerings. […]
This report provides an in-depth examination of the changes taking place in Medicaid programs across the country. The findings are drawn from the 21st annual […]
Dr. Nora Zetsche, co-founder of Veta Health As legislation, engagement and positive results continue to push digital patient care solutions forward, many healthcare organizations are […]
After UnitedHealthcare and Aetna announced plans to launch virtual primary care plans, Cigna is rolling out its own with select employers. It’s also offering a […]
Telehealth’s meteoric rise began just as the pandemic took off, and all indications suggest it’s here to stay. States that were once unwilling to reimburse for […]
By engaging in a dialogue, patients and pharma companies can have a mutually beneficial relationship, Health Union’s Jack Barrette said at HLTH’s patient engagement track, […]
Consumer DNA testing company 23andMe has signed a deal to acquire privately-held Lemonaid Health in a $400 million deal that marks a move into the […]
The company plans to pair its direct-to-consumer genetic testing with Lemonaid’s online coaching and prescription delivery. It plans to buy the company for $400 million […]
What You Should Know: – Consumer genetics and research company 23andMe, today announced a definitive merger agreement with Lemonaid Health, Inc., an on-demand platform for accessing […]
As health systems pivot to virtual and at-home care, Mass General Brigham is continuing to invest in brick-and-mortar facilities as CEO Dr. Anne Klibanski believes […]
The online retailer confirmed plans to bring Amazon Care to Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and Los Angeles, to name a few. But it’s still not clear […]
What You Should Know: – UnitedHealthcare today announced the launch of a new virtual-first health plan called NavigateNOW designed to provide people with a personalized […]
Julia Twaddle, Sr. Director of FraudCapture, Gainwell Technologies By now, you’ve likely read hundreds, if not thousands, of stories about telehealth and its precipitous rise […]
What You Should Know: – Today at HLTH21, TytoCare launched an expansion of its video capabilities, including enhanced video quality, multi-party calls, and the ability […]
The combined company, now called Included Health, is selling employers on its integrated virtual care and patient navigation services. Grand Rounds President Robin Glass shared […]
The term “Gen C” was first introduced circa 2012 by futurist Brian Solis as a way of describing a generation of connected consumers defined not […]
Through a string of recent acquisitions, Best Buy has been building out its health business, with a focus on consumer technology and support for seniors. […]
What You Should Know: – Best Buy, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Boston-based Current Health, an enterprise care-at-home technology platform that […]
What You Should Know: – Oshi Health, a virtual specialty care company transforming gastrointestinal (GI) health outcomes and economics, today announced it has secured $23M […]
Oshi Health raised $23 million in funding, with CVS Health and Takeda joining as strategic investors. The company has built a digital health platform to […]
Brave Care leverages its technology and data platform to provide primary and urgent care for children. It provides care remotely and through its five brick-and-mortar […]
What You Should Know: – NowRx, a Mountain View, CA-based provider of same-day prescription delivery and telehealth services, today announced it is raising a $73M in […]
At a recent panel discussion, healthcare executives agreed that telehealth will remain an important part of care delivery post-pandemic, so now is the time for […]
Bent Philipson, Founder of Philosophy Care We hear a lot about 5G technology, but for many of us, it’s link to our lives goes as […]
The delta variant is still surging – and flu season is about to begin. How can healthcare providers leverage innovative technologies to streamline care and […]
NOCD recently closed a $33 million funding round, led by F-Prime Capital. The startup plans to reach more people with OCD to offer exposure and […]
VCs at MedCity INVEST Digital Health said there’s no shortage of interesting digital health companies, even ones that can prove their innovations are effective. The […]
Michael Fratkin, MD, FAAHPM, Chief Medical Officer at Vynca More and more people are living with serious illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive […]
The company, which helps health systems operate virtual care programs through its platform, will use the new funds to scale its go-to-market efforts, invest in […]
What You Should Know: – Pager, a New York City-based virtual care navigation and collaboration platform, today announced it has raised $70 million as part […]
What You Should Know: – eVisit, a Phoenix-based virtual care platform for large healthcare providers, today announced that it has closed a $45M in Series […]
What You Should Know: – Femtech company Alpha Medical, today announced it has raised $24M in Series B funding to expand its market share in […]
Frank Westermann sold his previous startup, mySugr, to Roche four years ago. Now, he’s starting a new company with the goal of making healthcare providers […]
What You Should Know: – 76% of patient-facing clinicians believe telehealth will make up a majority of patient care in the near future, according to […]
The practice, which initially will only be offered to CareFirst BCBS commercial members, provides an array of services, including preventive care, insurance navigation and behavioral […]
Stephanie Jamison, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Greenway Health While telehealth offerings have always held great promise, prior to 2020, their success was sometimes hindered by […]
Tia, a concierge clinic combining primary care and OBGYN services, recently raised $100 million in funding. Amid a surge of financing into women’s health startups, […]
What You Should Know: – TytoCare, an NYC-based all-in-one modular device and examination platform for AI-powered, on-demand, remote medical exams, today announced its expanded partnership […]
Through the partnership, Highmark members will gain access to a personalized digital program that aims to reduce harmful drinking. The program includes virtual visits, medication-assisted […]
Deployment of digital health technologies during the pandemic improved patient satisfaction, expanded the delivery of care and augmented training of staff at a leading neurosurgery […]
The company, which partners with health systems and schools to provide virtual therapy services for kids, will use the Series A funds to expand. The […]
They made up 4.5% of total claims in June, according to a report by FAIR Health, compared to 13% of claims in April of 2020.
Dessiree Paoli, Sr. Solution Marketing Manager at Interlace Health We live in an era of rapid innovation and digital transformation in healthcare. According to Accenture’s […]
Janssen’s Mark Hicken, VP of strategy, EMEA, looks at what COVID-19 has taught us and how we can become stronger as we emerge from the […]
After piloting its primary care and urgent care service, Amazon Care, the tech giant started opening it to other companies in Washington. Now, Amazon is […]
The app provides users with a personalized recovery plan, education materials and virtual access to a care team that includes behavioral health specialists. The NorthShore […]
In November 2020, Experian Health conducted a survey to capture consumer and provider attitudes regarding patient access. At the height of the pandemic, patients welcomed […]
The startup, where patients access cash-pay telehealth and in-person visits, recently added prescription delivery through Truepill. It’s offering a list of generic medications for $5.
Telehealth startup Genome Medical recently raised $60 million in funding led by Casdin Capital. It’s using part of the funds to acquire GeneMatters, which would […]
What You Should Know: – Today Sanas.ai – which has been operating under stealth for a couple of years – is launching and announcing seed […]
Researchers in the US have found that older people are far more likely to engage with digital physiotherapy programmes digitally than those in younger age […]
What You Should Know: – Equum Medical, a New York City-based provider of acute care telehealth and teleICU solutions, today announced that it raised $20 […]
Founders Alessandra Henderson and Jannine Versi set out to build a digital health platform for people who are going through menopause. The New York-based startup […]
The company, which provides telemedicine and digital programs focused on maternal health, will use the funds raised to expand its services to new populations, including […]
What You Should Know: – Maven, a New York City-based virtual health clinic for women and families announced it has raised $110M in Series D […]
What You Should Know: – TytoCare has partnered with Prisma Health, the largest healthcare system in South Carolina, to expand its telehealth offerings. – The […]
Zoom recently reached an $85 million settlement agreement for a lawsuit alleging the company shared users’ data and misrepresented encryption claims. It should be a […]
Sharecare Acquires On-Demand Home Health Platform CareLinx for $65M Sharecare today announced that it has closed its acquisition of CareLinx , an on-demand home health platform […]
The plans, which will be offered by Aetna, are based on Teladoc’s physician care team model, and also includes providers through Aetna’s network and CVS […]
The pandemic made collaboration necessary between stakeholders that otherwise tend to be at odds with each other. But as partnerships grow, providers, payers and pharma […]
What You Should Know: – Aetna, a CVS Health company, today announced the launch of Aetna Virtual Primary Care, which reimagines the primary care experience […]
Emergency rules during the Covid-19 pandemic have streamlined telehealth reimbursement and widened access. But after these flexibilities lift, experts said providers could face a maze […]
In the second quarter of 2021, the top five deals alone were worth $1.6 billion, representing 30% of the total funding raised. In addition, six […]
What You Should Know: – Telemedicine services provider Avera eCare announced it has been acquired by private equity firm Aquiline Capital Partners with $6.4B in assets […]
US telehealth group Amwell has agreed to buy two digital health specialists – SilverCloud Health and Conversa Health – as it looks to expand its […]
Sustaining the momentum that telehealth has due to Covid starts with a commitment to building positive incentive structures that will redound to the benefit of […]
What You Should Know: – Amwell®, a telehealth leader, today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire SilverCloud Health, a leading digital mental […]
Our primary care system is weathering a storm on several fronts. Demand is skyrocketing, with GPs delivering millions more appointments than in previous years and […]
An examination of health insurers’ premium rate filings for 2022 shows that most are not factoring in additional costs or savings, which indicates that they […]
Terrence D. Sims, President of Strategic Growth and Marketing, Raintree Systems Most people are surprised to learn telehealth is over a decade old because it […]
Ginger, a startup that provides therapy, coaching and other mental health services through an app, is expanding its service to teens ages 13-17. The company […]
As Microsoft pushes further into healthcare, Teladoc will offer its virtual visit capabilities for hospitals through video conferencing platform Microsoft Teams.
In the 1,747-page rule, which will be finalized later this year, CMS proposes expanding access to telehealth for behavioral healthcare, including for the first time […]
Catherine Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at Zipnosis Over the past year, the shortcomings and gaps in healthcare have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Stealthy telehealth startup Wheel just closed a $50M series B and CEO Michelle Davey is here to reveal the mystery […]
What You Should Know: – Teladoc Health announced a collaboration with Microsoft in which Teladoc Health’s Solo platform for hospitals and health systems will be integrated into the Microsoft Teams […]
Stephen H. Dart, VP of Engineering at AdvancedMD After the great telehealth rush of 2020, healthcare providers who could offer HIPAA-compliant services while also being […]
Though telehealth use has dropped since hitting its peak last April, it has stabilized at a much higher level than before the pandemic, says a […]
Temporary policy changes during the Covid-19 pandemic let people access substance use treatment over telehealth for the first time. Now, healthcare providers and policymakers are […]
A new report by Trilliant Health shows that demand for telehealth services is expected to decrease or remain flat across the U.S. In the meantime, […]
The next step in the evolution of interoperability will involve examining data flows in digital healthcare, according to panelists at the American Telemedicine Association’s annual […]
By JESSICA DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH “We have to look at telehealth as an operating system.” Amwell ($AMWL) President & CEO Roy Schoenberg has a way […]
The European primary care telehealth market has been transformed since the outbreak of COVID-19 more than 15 months ago. But which countries have developed an […]
Brightline focuses on providing virtual behavioral health solutions for kids. The startup plans to put the new funds to use by launching a coaching platform […]
What You Should Know: – Brightline, a virtual pediatric behavioral health solution announces, today announced it has raised $72M in Series B funding led by […]
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