Tag Archives: telemedicine

Telemedicine overprescribes antibiotics: Are you really receiving the best care over the phone?

You’ve seen the ads, and you may have even gotten a flyer in the mail directly from your insurance company. Use an app to make a quick video call to get the medical care you need. No waiting rooms, no appointments, no having to be touched, or even sit in a room with a physician… Read More: Telemedicine overprescribes antibiotics: Are you really receiving the best care… »

Teladoc to buy InTouch for $600M in telemedicine bet

Bloomberg—Teladoc Health agreed to buy closely held rival InTouch Health for $ 600 million in cash and stock, betting that demand will increase for digital medical consultations, or telemedicine. The deal will expand Purchase, N.Y.-based Teladoc’s reach into more specialized virtual discussions between physicians at a hospital or health system, facilitating consultations as well as… Read More: Teladoc to buy InTouch for $600M in telemedicine bet »