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Backed by an unannounced $3.2 million seed funding round from 2019, the virtual mental healthcare startup has announced three new partner schools and the official launch of its integrated "Managed Care Program" offering.

HIMSS Media editors sit down with Wheel CEO Michelle Davey to talk about virtual care, COVID-19, burnout, and more.

Dr Rahul Goyal, Consultant Family Medicine, Abu Dhabi and SVP Clinical Engagement and Adoption at Malaffi, will be speaking at the HIMSS & Health 2.0 Middle East Digital Health Conference & Exhibition on 29 November – 2 December, 2020.

While the virtual care company maintains its momentum through the pandemic and Livongo merger, it also reported higher-than-expected losses during the quarter.

An annual review of state and federal laws regarding behavioral or mental health telemedicine highlights increased interest in the modality from policymakers and regulators.

The primary care provider is also looking to expand into virtual physical therapy in the coming year.

The tool is able to capture data from remote monitoring wearables and to link patients with virtual care providers.

The newly announced deal is expected to close in Q4 2020, and values the direct-to-consumer telehealth company's combined entity at $1.6 billion.

Infermedica CEO Piotr Orzechowski discusses how the increased adoption of technology such as telemedicine is helping to open up innovation opportunities.

The company offers virtual care visits, virtual outpatient pathways and a tech platform for doctors to conduct virtual visits.