Quick Take
Telehealth technology company Teladoc (TDOC) has announced an agreementto acquire medical network analytics firm Best Doctors for $440 million in cash and stock.
Best Doctors has created a worldwide network of over 50,000 medical practitioners combined with a decision support toolset.
The acquisition adds this network and analytics combination to TDOC’s telehealth system and should make for a very compelling offering to healthcare delivery and payment systems focused on increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.