Teladoc To Acquire Best Doctors To Provide A Comprehensive Virtual Health Care Delivery Platform

On June 19, 2017, Teladoc announced that it had acquired Best Doctors, the world's leading expert medical consultation company. The acquisition is anticipated to close in July 2017, and the hope is that the acquisition will reduce costs and improve outcomes for health care consumers.

The agreement adds to Teladoc's growing list of acquisitions and provides the company with a connection to a wide network of medical expertise. From here, Teladoc plans on extending its reach beyond U.S. borders and into the global health market.

Teladoc is a telehealth company that uses telephone and videoconferencing technology to . . .