Telehealth

A new study of commercial claims data on acute respiratory infections found that nearly 9 in 10 telehealth visits represented new utilization, rather than substitutes for in-person encounters.

TreatMD will augment GlobalMed's track record of substantial wins over non-profitable competitors who promise successful implementations and fail to deliver.

The company has also officially launched its virtual healthcare practice, located in north Phoenix, Arizona.

The company's 2016 revenues have hit $123.2 million for a growth of 59%; almost a third of all visits were in the fourth quarter.

The combined product offering also strengthens EHR integration capabilities of the TruClinic telehealth platform.

After certain orthopedic surgeries, patients will be able to connect to physicians and care teams via computer, smartphone or tablet.

The Teladoc app can detect the Kinsa app on a user's phone, and offer the option to import up to 10 days of temperature readings into the Teladoc platform.

The company's behavioral health network now has more than 1,300 mental health professionals with contracted psychiatrists in each state.

Garmin wearables can now integrate with Tactio apps, enabling data collection without mandating third-party accounts.

Global MedAssist Program (GMAP) augments existing health insurance with on-demand, full-spectrum care through a single point of contact.