What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), a global leader in virtual care, announced a new collaboration with Amazon to improve access to its chronic condition management programs.
- The strategic partnership will allow eligible Amazon customers to seamlessly discover and enroll in Teladoc Health's programs for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, and weight management through Amazon's Health Benefits Connector.
Addressing the Chronic Disease Burden
More than
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Amwell Divests Psychiatric Care Business to Avel eCare for $21M
What You Should Know:
- Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a leading global provider of digital care solutions, announced today the sale of its Amwell Psychiatric Care (APC) business to Avel eCare, a prominent provider of clinician-to-clinician telehealth services.
- The strategic divestiture allows Amwell to further sharpen its focus on key growth areas, drive greater efficiencies, and better align with evolving client needs in the digital health market.
Strategic Divestiture and
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Avel eCare Acquires Hospital Pharmacy Management, Expanding Telepharmacy Services
What You Should Know:
- Avel eCare, a provider of telemedicine services, today announced the acquisition of Hospital Pharmacy Management, Inc. (HPM), a company specializing in remote medication order review and onsite pharmacy management for hospitals and health systems.
- The strategic acquisition significantly expands Avel eCare's telepharmacy capabilities and strengthens its commitment to supporting healthcare providers, particularly in addressing the growing shortage of
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Amwell CFO Mark Hirschhorn Expands Leadership Role to COO
What You Should Know:
- Amwell, a provider of digital healthcare solutions, has announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mark Hirschhorn, will assume an expanded role as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2025.
- The alignment reflects Amwell's focus on streamlining operations and scaling its business to meet the increasing demand for digital healthcare services.
Expanded Responsibilities for CFO
In his new role, Hirschhorn will oversee Amwell's
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Wellpath to Deploy Awell to Enhance Care Delivery Across Network
What You Should Know:
- Wellpath, the largest provider of medical, dental and behavioral healthcare to correctional facilities has partnered with Awell, a care operations platform, to improve the quality and efficiency of care delivery across its vast network.
- The collaboration aims to leverage data-driven insights and AI-powered tools to optimize care pathways and enhance patient outcomes.
Streamlining Operations and Enhancing Efficiency
Awell's CareOps platform
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Building a Healthier Future With School-Based Telehealth Solutions
Key Takeaways:
School-based telehealth programs provide immediate medical attention to students, reducing absenteeism and improving overall health outcomes.Assessing health needs and involving key stakeholders are essential first steps for successfully implementing telehealth programs in schools.Clear goals, secured funding, and partnerships with local healthcare providers ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the program.Robust technology infrastructure and thorough staff training
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Teladoc Health Enhances Virtual Sitter Solution with AI to Improve Patient Safety and Efficiency
What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health has announced the launch of new AI-powered capabilities for its Virtual Sitter solution.
- Virtual Sitter aims to enhance patient safety, address workforce challenges, and improve care delivery for hospitals and health systems.
Addressing the Challenge of Patient Falls with AI-Powered Fall Prevention
Patient falls are a significant concern in hospitals, leading to injuries, increased healthcare costs, and strain on resources. Teladoc
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Arrowhead EMS Association Awarded $5M Grant to Deploy EMS Telemedicine Services
What You Should Know:
- The Arrowhead EMS Association has been awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program.
- The funding will support the NorthEast Advancement of Rural and Remote Emergency Medical Services (NEARR-EMS) program, an initiative to improve and expedite post-crash care in rural communities and tribal areas of Northeast Minnesota.
Telemedicine to Enhance Rural EMS
The NEARR-EMS
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Synapticure Raises $25M to Expand Virtual Care for Neurodegenerative Diseases
What You Should Know:
- Synapticure, a virtual care company focused on neurodegenerative diseases secures $25M in a Series A funding round led by B Capital, the investment includes participation from new investors CommonSpirit Health, CVS Health Ventures, RA Capital Management, and Nexus NeuroTech Ventures, as well as existing investors Google Ventures, Optum Ventures, and Rock Health Capital.
- Founded by individuals with firsthand experience navigating the challenges of
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AdventHealth Manchester Opens First Telehealth Primary Care Clinic in Walmart
What You Should Know:
- AdventHealth Manchester announced the opening of its first telehealth primary care clinic, AdventHealth Clinic Corbin, located within the Corbin Walmart.
- The telehealth primary care clinic aims to provide accessible and high-quality healthcare services to the community of Corbin and the surrounding areas.
AdventHealth Clinic Corbin Services
The AdventHealth Clinic Corbin leverages the latest technology to connect patients with experienced
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