UPMC Health Plan launches a telehealth service
The mobile-enabled UPMC AnywhereCare allows patients to receive high-quality care from emergency room professionals 24 hours a day and with reduced copays.
MDLIVE unveils new platform, revamped mobile apps
The new MDLIVE Mobile app is now available for iOS through the iTunes App Store, and will be available for Android through Google Play by March 31.
Teladoc, Accolade team-up to help users get maximum value from their benefits
Already available to several shared clients, the integrated solution helps drive utilization of telehealth services through personal navigation support.
Telehealth could increase costs in some cases
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.
GlobalMed acquires TreatMD to beef-up its platform
TreatMD will augment GlobalMed's track record of substantial wins over non-profitable competitors who promise successful implementations and fail to deliver.
Akos gets $1M from a group of physicians
The company has also officially launched its virtual healthcare practice, located in north Phoenix, Arizona.
Teladoc hits 17.5 million members, ends 2016 with 952,081 telehealth visits
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.
TruClinic acquires Overl.ai to improve patient experience
The combined product offering also strengthens EHR integration capabilities of the TruClinic telehealth platform.
Northwell Health taps Force Therapeutics to improve orthopedic surgery outcomes
After certain orthopedic surgeries, patients will be able to connect to physicians and care teams via computer, smartphone or tablet.
Teladoc and Kinsa expand their partnership
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.









