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Study: Telehealth did not boost mental health access in rural areas
Telehealth adoption resulted in incremental increases in mental health visits among patients in rural and underserved areas, a new study shows.
UHS to acquire Talkspace for $835M as hospital operator pursues behavioral health growth
Shortages of behavioral healthcare providers have been a bottleneck to UHS’ growth. Monday’s acquisition of Talkspace for $5.25 a share should help the for-profit hospital giant get around that.
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Omada Health reports Q4 profit, offers new GLP-1 cash-pay option
The digital health provider reported a profitable fourth quarter with strong revenue and membership growth in 2025, and a new employer-focused cash-pay option for GLP-1s.
Why Walmart's return to telehealth features a marketplace model
Earlier this year, Walmart launched a new virtual care service with marked differences from its initial foray, indicating a new approach for non-traditional healthcare players.
Teladoc projects lower integrated care membership amid ACA subsidy lapse
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Talkiatry snags $210M to expand telepsychiatry care
The telepsychiatry provider has doubled its total funding with this latest financing round, suggesting continued interest in telehealth-enabled behavioral health services.
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Telehealth, hospital-at-home waivers get years-long extensions
Telehealth flexibilities and the federal hospital-at-home waiver received two-and five-year extensions, respectively, after the House passed the 2026 funding package.
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Partial government shutdown looms, threatens telehealth flexibilities
Telehealth and hospital-at-home waivers are once again on the brink of expiration as the Senate clashes over an appropriations package that would fund key federal health agencies.
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Telehealth boosts preventive care in rural areas
Research shows that telehealth uptake was linked to a higher likelihood that rural residents would receive preventive care services.
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Study: Telehealth use doesn't increase healthcare utilization
The post-pandemic rise in telehealth adoption did not result in a concurrent increase in outpatient office visits, despite concerns about 'runaway utilization.'
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FDA to ease healthcare wearables oversight
The agency will limit regulation of non-medical grade tools, such as healthcare wearables and software, that claim to encourage healthy lifestyles.
Features
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Differentiation, profitability prospects key to digital health market success
Factors like differentiation, integration, evaluation and solid pathways to profitability will make or break digital health companies in the coming year, experts predict.
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6 trends driving digital health market stabilization, growth
In 2026, experts expect consolidation, AI integration and an emphasis on ROI to drive stabilization, and potentially growth, in the digital health market.
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Getting ready for the AI era of virtual healthcare
With AI integration expected to grow in 2026, virtual care leaders must implement AI management strategies to ensure safe, effective and responsible use of the technology.
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How providers can prepare for the upcoming telehealth cliff
Telehealth flexibilities are set to expire on Jan. 30, 2026, but there are strategies that can help healthcare providers navigate the ongoing uncertainty.