Verizon shuts down its Virtual Visits services
The carrier launched its telehealth platform in June to provide non-emergency consults with physicians from their mobile phones, tablets or PCs.
Telehealth startup Zipnosis secures funds from Fairview Health
The Minnesota-based company will use the new funds to expand its SaaS diagnosis and treatment option for minor health conditions.
VA looking to expand telehealth in 2015
Targeted expansion in 2015 includes tele-audiology, primary care, women's health, intensive care unit telehealth and clinical video telehealth into homes.
First Opinion secures $6M Series A for its text-a-doctor service
The company makes an app that lets patients communicate with physicians via SMS; sent messages are responded in 24 hours or within 5 minutes for premium users.
SoloHealth raising another $15M for its health kiosks
The company's existing investors include WellPoint, Novartis, Dell and Coinstar, with Walter Huff joining in for this latest round.
LifeWise Health Plan of Oregon to offer telehealth services to its members
Starting from January 1, 2015, members will be able to access Teladoc's U.S. board-certified, state-licensed physicians from their homes and offices.
Talkspace adds another $1M to its seed round, launches on Android
Metamorphic Ventures is joining existing investors Spark Capital and Soft Bank, while bringing the total seed round funds raised to $3.5 million.
ATA launches program to certify telehealth service providers
The program will accredit U.S. healthcare entities providing real-time, online consultations directly to the patient that meet specific standards.
American Well raises $80M in Series C round
The company offers a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform that gives consumers direct access to their choice of U.S. board-certified clinicians.
Global telehealth market to grow at 18.88% CAGR during 2014-2019
The entire market is set to nearly double in next 5 years thanks to the demand for high-quality healthcare and remote patient monitoring.