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Teladoc slashes earnings outlook, takes $6.6B hit on Livongo acquisition

By Heather Landi

Telehealth giant Teladoc said Wednesday it will take a charge of $6.6 billion to write down the value of its Livongo acquisitions. The impairment charge pushed the company's losses to $6.7 billion, or a loss of $41.58 per share, in the first quarter.

Here's why some systems say they're comfortable relaxing hospital mask requirements

By Dave Muoio

Houston Methodist and UnityPoint Health are among those letting staff and visitors cut back on masking outside clinical areas. With constant surveillance, they say the policy offers much-needed relief to staff members grappling with pandemic burnout.

Centene unveils refresh of its Office of the CEO

By Paige Minemyer

Centene posted $849 million in profit for the first quarter, up 21% year over year. Revenue leapt even more—by 24%—in CEO Sarah London's first earnings report on the job.

Biofourmis banks $300M megaround to fuel its growth in remote care, potential M&A deals

By Heather Landi

Three years ago, technology startup Biofourmis raised $10 million in total funding to build out its virtual care and digital therapeutics business. This week, the virtual care and digital medicine-focused company announced a massive $300 million cash injection to fuel its growth.