The $18.5 billion merger underscores the growth potential of telemedicine as the coronavirus pandemic accelerates the use of virtual health platforms.
Most large and midsize employers hit "pause" on requiring workers to pay more out-of-pocket for health services.
An investor class action alleges the telemedicine company failed to disclose Mark Hirschhorn's "inappropriate relationship" with a subordinate.
Telemedicine services can lower employers' health-care costs, but only if employees use them — and few do.
Back problems spurred college baseball star Justin Irizarry to launch an orthopedic urgent care firm.
A Mercer survey finds 59% of large U.S. firms cover a telemedicine program, compared with 30% in 2015.
