The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a flurry of changes to regulations around telehealth and virtual care – the vast majority of which expire once the public health emergency ends. The current presidential administration and 116th Congress have each signaled their support for virtual care to various degrees over the past year. But neither took decisive, sweeping action […]
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'You cannot do everything yourself:' Amwell's CEO hints at buying a mental health startup and shares his simple 2-part criteria for potential acquisitions
Companies that do online healthcare have had a good year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. But investors are worried that their success will end with vaccines as patients start returning to the doctor's office. There's pressure on telehealth companies to diversify the services they provide for more staying power. Amwell's co-CEO Ido Schoenberg said he […]
A 35-year-old healthcare founder just raised $70 million to help tens of millions of people better manage their chronic diseases
Lark Health just raised a fresh $70 million from investors led by King River Capital, including $15 million in venture debt. That brings the startup's total funding to more than $100 million. Lark helps people prevent and manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Lark plans to use the funds to expand its relationships with telehealth […]
Trump touts telehealth in coronavirus pandemic fight
Trump: Pence has been adept on healthcare President Trump says he has great confidence in Vice President Mike Pence after studying Indiana’s health care model. Calling it a "historic breakthrough," the Trump administration Tuesday announced an expansion of telehealth services for seniors in an effort to Americancs from visiting doctor’s offices in person and risk […]