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The Series A round was lead by BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners, and brings the company's total funding to more than $10 million.
CEO Jason Gorevic also discussed the rising popularity of Teladoc's app over its call center.
Babylon by Telus Health will allow patients in the province to input their symptoms and conduct live video visits with accredited physicians.
The necessity for GP surgeries to implement video and e-consultations is putting additional pressure on over-stretched out doctors, according to researchers and the British Medical Association.
Tammy Kwiatkoski, director of clinical informatics for the HIMSS Office of the CTIO, explains why advancements in healthcare technology, while necessary, can’t take away the way of the human element.
The service's new clinical capabilities, smart referrals and comprehensive data platform look to remove barriers that keep patients from primary care.
Cost was highlighted as a major barrier to in-person care, while efficacy, access and confidentiality were cited as arguments against digital.
Cloe Benz, senior physiotherapist at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, shares how she is using telehealth to deliver better child care and treatment.
After submitting details on their condition, MDLive Go users receive a provider-generated care plan within two hours.
According to new research article published in Health Affairs Global Policy, 65 percent of hospitals in Chile have adopted the technology compared to only 25 percent in Colombia.