SOC Telemed Adds Psych Services

SOC Telemed Adds Psych Services

by | Aug 24, 2018 3:01 pm | eHealth | 0 comments

SOC Telemed, formerly Specialists On Call, Inc., has added telepsychiatry provider JSA Health to its roster of specialties. SOC Telemed bills itself as the largest national provider of provides video-based specialty physician consultations to acute care hospitals, health systems, post-acute care providers, physician networks, value-based care organizations and health plans. Through its Telemed IQ platform, it provides 24/7 coverage in neurology, psychiatry, critical care and managed services solutions to more than 300 hospitals across 25 states. It’s been in Warburg Pincus’ portfolio since 2014. Houston-based JSA Health provides telepsychiatry services in emergency settings,... Read More »
Telehealth Deals Dial Up in Early 2017

Telehealth Deals Dial Up in Early 2017

by | Feb 10, 2017 5:07 pm | eHealth, Private Equity | 0 comments

Three telehealth deals have been announced in the first six weeks of 2017, an indication that this sub-sector of digital health is on track to set a(nother) M&A record. In 2016, eight of these deals were announced, an increase of 100% compared with 2014 and 60% versus 2015. Telehealth is loosely defined as the use of technology to support long-distance clinical healthcare. Some examples include live video between a patient and healthcare provider, transmission of medical images to a specialist, and remote monitoring which allows patients and providers to track vitals and manage chronic conditions. On February 2nd, 2017, Specialists On Call, Inc., a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus... Read More »