Report: Optum in talks to acquire AbleTo for $470M
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum subsidiary is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire AbleTo. The company, which provides behavioral telehealth services, has seen an uptick in users during the pandemic.
Covid-19 worries cause companies to seek mental health tools
With worries over health and the economy affecting most employees, companies are looking for ways to roll out more mental health tools. In turn, many digital health startups have found new clients.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Study shows mental health services key for handling heart failure
Heart failure patients reported reduced depression symptoms and better self-care after receiving behavioral therapy through telehealth services, according to a small study by AbleTo and Humana.
Digital health funding dips in Q1 2019, Rock Health report finds
Rock Health's latest report found that in the first quarter of 2019, $986 million was invested across digital health deals, which is a little more than half the amount that was raised in Q1 2018.
AbleTo buys app-based digital therapy company Joyable
Financial details of the deal were not disclosed in a news release, but an AbleTo spokesperson told CNBC the deal was "eight figures."
Behavioral telehealth company secures Series A funding, taps former AbleTo president as CEO
In addition to closing a Series A round led by Spring Lake Equity Partners, Forefront Telecare has announced its new CEO is Rob Rebak, the former president and CEO of AbleTo.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
What barriers are preventing patients from getting mental health services?
New research from AbleTo, a provider of tech-enabled behavioral health solutions, found cost and stigma remain two of the primary reasons behind why consumers don't seek mental health treatment.
Three trends from the Digital Health Summit at #CES2018
#CES2018 was chock-full of new technologies to check out on the healthcare front. But despite the overwhelming amount of booths and presentations, a few key trends emerged out of the Digital Health Summit.
Three digital health companies weigh in on value-based care and policy
On day two of the Digital Health Summit at CES, executives from three companies — CareMore, AbleTo and Seniorlink — discussed the government, policy and the shifting healthcare ecosystem.
AbleTo raises more than $36M to expand treatment platform for people with anxiety, depression
The healthcare business works with self-insured employers and health plans to use technology to help people who identify themselves as depressed or coping with anxiety or stress.
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We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
Payers, large employers are pushing to integrate behavioral health services into member plans
AbleTo CEO Rob Rebak talks about behavioral health technology provider's strategy and the role telepsychiatry will play.