What You Should Know: - UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of the Optum health services division, announced the closure of its Optum Virtual Care business, Endpoints News first reports. Optum Virtual Care offered 24/7 access to virtual consultations with board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners across all 50 states. - On April 18th, Optum Virtual Care employees were informed of the shutdown, with some reportedly having last days in July according to a Seeking
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Owlet Partners with Wheel to Simplify Access to In-Home Infant Monitoring
What You Should Know: - Owlet, a provider of smart infant monitoring technology, announced a strategic partnership with Wheel, a prominent virtual healthcare provider. - The partnership empowers Wheel's network of clinicians to prescribe Owlet's BabySat, an FDA-cleared infant pulse oximeter. This innovative device, featuring a comfortable sock design, allows caregivers to effectively monitor their baby's health vitals at home. This collaboration fosters closer collaboration
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Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Healthcare for Children & Spanish Speakers
What You Should Know: Cedars-Sinai is expanding virtual healthcare for children and Spanish speakers in California through its mobile app Cedars-Sinai Connect, a fast-growing online option that allows patients to quickly access top healthcare professionals for acute, chronic and preventive care. Innovative Healthcare Solutions: Expanded Access for Children and Spanish Speakers at Cedars-Sinai Children aged 3-17 can now conveniently access urgent healthcare services from
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Augmedix, Andor Health Integrate to Enhance Virtual Care with AI-Powered Documentation
What You Should Know: - Augmedix (AUGX), a leader in AI-powered medical documentation, and Andor Health, a cloud-based platform for virtual care communication, have announced a strategic partnership to streamline workflows and improve patient care. - The strategic integration aims to revolutionize virtual care by leveraging ambient AI to automate note creation within the Andor Health platform, ThinkAndor®. Focus on Clinician Efficiency and Patient Care Augmedix's AI
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Tufts Medicine, Curai Partner to Expand Virtual Care Access in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
What You Should Know: - Tufts Medicine, a leading healthcare system, and Curai Health, an AI-powered virtual clinic, have joined forces to expand access to high-quality virtual care for patients across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. - The collaboration aims to provide convenient and affordable healthcare options through the MyTuftsMed patient portal app. Seamless Integration with MyTuftsMed App Through a new feature within the MyTuftsMed app, patients can share their health
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Samaritan Health Now Offers 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care Through KeyCare
What You Should Know: - Samaritan Health Services, a leading healthcare provider in Oregon, has announced a partnership with KeyCare to offer 24/7 virtual urgent care services to their patients. - The collaboration expands access to convenient and affordable healthcare for over 265,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon coast, especially those in rural or underserved areas. Cost-Effective Care for Minor Medical Issues For just $59, patients can connect with a
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The New Era of Virtual Care: Why Convenience Isn’t Enough Anymore
What You Should Know: - The COVID-19 pandemic propelled virtual care from a niche service to a mainstream necessity. However, as we move into a new era, consumer preferences surrounding virtual care are evolving, according to data from Rock Health's 2023 Consumer Adoption of Digital Health Survey. - The survey reveals that virtual care adoption has plateaued at a high level, with 76% of respondents having ever used it. However, a quarter of respondents still prefer in-person care, citing
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Wheel Strengthens Virtual Care Ecosystem with Talkspace, Cost Plus Drugs & Health Gorilla
What You Should Know: - Wheel, a virtual care platform provider, has announced the expansion of its Integrated Virtual Care Ecosystem with the addition of three key players: Talkspace, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (Cost Plus Drugs), and Health Gorilla. - The strategic move aims to simplify access to comprehensive virtual care for patients and empower healthcare providers to meet evolving consumer demands. Enhanced Patient Experience with Diverse Services Wheel's ecosystem now
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Talkspace & Wheel Partner for Holistic Virtual Healthcare: Addressing Mental & Physical Needs
What You Should Know: Today, Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health company, and Wheel, the foremost virtual care platform powering the next generation of virtual healthcare, announced they will partner to offer patients access to board-certified general practitioners and licensed behavioral health providers across the U.S. – conveniently and virtually.In particular, the partnership will provide Talkspace and Wheel clients, including employers, payers, life sciences
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4 Questions for Health Systems Navigating Virtual Care Delivery Challenges in 2024
Dr. Brad Younggren, Chief Medical Officer and President of Care Innovation at 98point6 Technologies In the face of unprecedented clinical workforce shortages that are only expected to grow larger in 2024, according to a new PWC report, health systems across the country are grappling with the challenges of providing quality care while navigating budget constraints. Hospital leaders face the daunting task of recruiting and retaining clinicians while seeking higher reimbursement
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