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The Deal: Universal Health Services (UHS) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Talkspace for $5.25 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $835M.The Scale: Talkspace brings a massive virtual footprint, boasting a network of approximately 6,000 licensed professionals covering all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.The Pivot Paid Off: Talkspace successfully transitioned from a direct-to-consumer model to a B2B and
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KeyCare Raises $27.4M to Build an Epic-Native, AI-Powered Virtual Workforce
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The Funding: KeyCare, the nation's first Epic-based virtual care company, has closed a $27.4M financing round, bringing its total capital raised to over $55M led by HealthX Ventures, with participation from standard venture firms (8VC, LRVHealth, BOLD Capital Partners) alongside a massive syndicate of strategic health system partners, including WellSpan Health, Allina Health, and UChicago Ventures.The Differentiator: Instead of acting as a standalone, direct-to-consumer
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M&A: Quantum Health Acquires Virtual Care Provider CirrusMD
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The Deal: Healthcare navigation giant Quantum Health has acquired CirrusMD, a premier on-demand virtual care provider. Financial details of the acquition were not disclosed. The Scale: The combined entity now boasts over 2,300 employees (internally dubbed "Healthcare Warriors") and serves more than 20 million members across public and private sector organizations in the U.S.The Clinical Hook: CirrusMD brings a chat-first, 24/7/365 virtual care model that connects patients
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Andor Health Scores Three Premier Contracts to Automate Virtual Care
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The Win: Andor Health, the leader in "agentic AI" solutions, has been awarded three separate national agreements with Premier Inc.The Categories: The agreements cover Virtual Care (effective Dec 1, 2025), Clinical Communications & Collaboration (Feb 1, 2026), and Remote Patient Monitoring (March 1, 2026).The Tech: ThinkAndor®, the company's AI-powered infrastructure, uses "agentic intelligence" to optimize workflows and reduce administrative burdens. Premier members
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Wheel Releases 2026 Virtual Care Report: Women’s Health and GLP-1s Drive Engagement
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The Shift: Wheel’s 2026 report, based on 1.4 million visits, reveals that the "land grab" phase of virtual care is over. Growth is no longer driven by first-time visits but by continuity. 69% of all visits on the platform now come from returning users.The Engine: Women’s health has emerged as the dominant growth engine, accounting for nearly half of all visits. Specifically, midlife care (perimenopause/menopause) is a critical gap that is driving high-frequency return
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Teladoc Health Unveils ‘Prism-Powered’ 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care for 100M Americans
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- Teladoc Health has launched significant enhancements to its 24/7 Care service, moving virtual urgent care from a simple transactional visit to a comprehensive, integrated clinical experience.
- Powered by the company’s Prism care delivery platform, the enhanced service now treats a broader range of conditions—from sleep issues to uncontrolled diabetes—while offering real-time specialist consults and integrated Health Information Exchange (HIE) data to identify gaps
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TytoCare Integrates With Teladoc Health to Augment Virtual Primary and Urgent Care
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- TytoCare, the company leading in-home, clinical-grade physical exams, today announced a strategic collaboration with Teladoc Health. The collaboration will integrate TytoCare’s Home Smart Clinic with Teladoc Health’s 24/7 Care and Primary360 primary care programs.
- This integration, set to begin rolling out to select customers during 2026, aims to elevate home-based care by providing Teladoc Health care teams with essential diagnostic insights collected directly at
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JOGO Health and SohoMD Partner to Launch Integrated Digital Migraine Care Nationwide
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- JOGO Health, a digital therapeutics company pioneering AI-driven Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback for neurology announced a strategic partnership with SohoMD, a nationwide virtual mental health provider serving over 70,000 patients across the United States.
- The collaboration is set to redefine migraine management by integrating cutting-edge neurological technology with comprehensive mental health support in a unified, accessible, and compliant care
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Scaling Virtual Care for Your Practice
Virtual care is transforming the way healthcare is delivered, enabling practices to reach patients well beyond the confines of the traditional exam room. From routine follow‑ups and chronic disease management to behavioral health consultations and medication reviews, telehealth offers flexibility and convenience. Yet, successfully integrating virtual care into an established practice demands more than simply flipping on a webcam; it requires planning, targeted execution, and ongoing
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Teladoc Health Acquires Telecare to Strengthen Australian Presence
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- Teladoc Health announced the acquisition of Telecare, an innovative Australian technology-enabled company specializing in virtual delivery of specialist and allied healthcare. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- Under the terms of the acquisition, Telecare will continue to operate under its existing brand name and will be led by its current founders and management team. This approach ensures continuity for Telecare's existing
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