Wheel, Talkspace, Cost Plus Drugs and Health Gorilla partner to build virtual care network

Austin-based health tech company Wheel is enhancing its virtual care platform by adding three significant healthcare players: Talkspace, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, and Health Gorilla. These additions aim to alleviate administrative burdens and reduce physician burnout by offering diverse virtual care capabilities. Wheel's platform enables healthcare providers to seamlessly connect patients with mental health services through Talkspace, provide home delivery pharmacy options via Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, and access lab and diagnostic services with ease through integration with Health Gorilla. With the platform already having delivered care to over 4.5 million people, these partnerships reflect Wheel's commitment to expanding patient choices and improving outcomes in the digital healthcare landscape.

The collaboration with Talkspace allows doctors using Wheel's platform to automate tasks like appointment booking, patient information summarisation, and referrals through AI-driven conversational language prompts. Meanwhile, the integration with Health Gorilla facilitates efficient access to lab and diagnostic services, offering convenience for healthcare providers and patients. These strategic partnerships contribute to Wheel's mission to create a collaborative and innovative ecosystem, empowering both patients and providers by integrating best-in-class technologies into their platform. With the company's commitment to addressing challenges in virtual care, Wheel aims to streamline operations, improve accessibility, and drive better outcomes for patients.

Wheel, founded in 2018, has quickly become a key player in powering the infrastructure behind virtual care, helping healthcare organisations scale up telehealth services in a matter of weeks. The company's rapid growth and commitment to innovation are evident in its ongoing efforts to expand its ecosystem, providing a comprehensive platform that caters to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.