Virtual healthcare has experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, with over 116 million users worldwide engaging in online doctor consultations in 2024 — a dramatic leap from just 57 million in 2019. This exponential growth underlines the increasing accessibility and potential of telehealth solutions, particularly in behavioral health. Unlike many other fields of medicine, behavioral health care often doesn't require physical examinations or tests, making it particularly well-suited for
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Oshi Health Raises $60M to Expand Virtual Digestive Care Nationwide
What You Should Know:
- Oshi Health, a virtual gastrointestinal (GI) care provider raises $60M in a Series C funding round led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from existing investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, Flare Capital Partners, Frist Cressey Ventures, CVS Health Ventures and Takeda Digital Ventures.
- The funding will fuel Oshi Health's continued nationwide expansion and mission to transform digestive healthcare in the U.S.
Oshi Health's Whole-Person
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Rippl Secures $23M to Expand its Virtual Dementia Care Platform
What You Should Know:
- Rippl, a provider of virtual dementia care raises $23M ina Series A funding round led by Tina Hoang-To, Founding General Partner at Kin Ventures, with participation from existing investors including ARCH Venture Partners, General Catalyst, GV (Google Ventures), F-Prime, Mass General Brigham Ventures, and 1843 Capital. JSL Health also joined the round as a new investor.
- The need for accessible and compassionate dementia care is more critical than ever. With
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SONIFI Health & NESA Bring Epic Virtual Care to Patient TVs
What You Should Know:
- Leading patient engagement technology provider SONIFI Health has partnered with NESA—a rapidly growing virtual care technology provider whose AI-powered solution is embedded directly into Epic’s ECAL/CAL virtual care platform—to improve patient care and engagement with SONIFI Health’s interactive TV system.
- Building on the success NESA has experienced deploying virtual care on wall-mounted displays and mobile carts in hospitals, integrations with SONIFI Health
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HealthLynked Integrates with Lyric Health to Expand Telehealth Services Nationwide
What You Should Know:
- Healthcare technology leader, HealthLynked, has announced a major expansion of its telehealth services through a partnership with Lyric Health.
- This integration now allows patients across all 50 states to access convenient, high-quality healthcare anytime, anywhere.
Virtual Urgent Care: 24/7 Access to Care
As part of this expansion, HealthLynked has launched its new Virtual Urgent Care service, available round-the-clock nationwide. Members can
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NCQA Launches Virtual Care Accreditation Program
What You Should Know:
- The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has introduced a groundbreaking new program designed to evaluate and accredit organizations offering virtual care services.
- The Virtual Care Accreditation program provides a roadmap for organizations to deliver high-quality patient care, identify gaps in their programs, and effectively track patient outcomes.
Key Features of the Virtual Care Accreditation Program
Comprehensive Standards: The
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How Virtual Primary Care Can Enrich Your Practice
The COVID-19 pandemic made the word “virtual” a part of our everyday lexicon. Many services that were previously done in person—even schools—quickly made the transition to being virtual. Today, our world is forever changed as many services that once were only in-person continue to be virtual due to convenience, accessibility, and technological advancements that enable everything online.
Primary care has also benefited from virtualization of services. According to a study published in
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AvaSure Acquires Ouva’s Smart Room Solutions to Enhance AI-Powered Virtual Care Platform
What You Should Know:
- AvaSure, a provider of acute virtual care, announced today the acquisition of Ouva's smart room solutions. This strategic move aims to accelerate the development of AI-powered virtual care solutions for hospitals.
- By integrating Ouva's advanced AI capabilities into its Intelligent Virtual Care Platform, AvaSure will significantly expand its offerings and enhance patient care. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Expanding
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Deaconess Health System Delivers 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care Across 50 States via KeyCare
- Deaconess Health System, a healthcare provider serving over 1.5 million patients in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, announced a collaboration with KeyCare. This partnership brings 24/7 virtual urgent care to Deaconess patients across all 50 states through MyChart, the health system's patient portal.
- The partnership empowers Deaconess patients to receive high-quality urgent care for a variety of non-emergency conditions from the comfort of their homes, or wherever they may be. This
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Virtual Nursing: The New Solution Addressing Healthcare Challenges
In an age where technology consistently reshapes various sectors, healthcare and elder care stand transformed. The emergence of virtual nursing heralds a transformative approach to patient care, reshaping how we tackle healthcare hurdles. With an expanding population and surging healthcare needs, virtual nursing introduces groundbreaking remedies to bridge existing gaps.
Navigating Healthcare's Complexities
Globally, the healthcare system grapples with multifaceted
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