Telehealth 2.0 – Hybrid Models & Continuity of Care Policies
The surge in telehealth use over the course of the pandemic spurred a subsequent rise in digital health startups and telehealth offerings from various businesses. Now, post-pandemic, the industry side of telehealth is witnessing a different type of wave with several reports of companies ending short-lived telehealth services. Last month, UnitedHealth Group’s Optum confirmed the end of their virtual care business, originally launched in 2021, followed by an announcement from Walmart stating they would be closing Walmart Health Virtual Care, also launched in 2021.