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The raise will help SteadyMD further develop its technology platform and online services.
The temporary policy also extends to some clinical decision support software used in conjuction with these remote monitor devices.
The new tool will also be localized to provide relevant medical information.
The remote care tools are also helping tackle problems of loneliness with virtual group programs.
As part of the deal Cincinnati Children's will advise Teladoc Health about pediatric-specific workflows, clinical requirements and care components.
Doctors already using the DrChrono system will be able to see their patients via an HD, HIPAA-compliant smartphone video.
Roughly half of the market will be within the US alone, although China and India are also poised for growth.
The service's new clinical capabilities, smart referrals and comprehensive data platform look to remove barriers that keep patients from primary care.
According to new research article published in Health Affairs Global Policy, 65 percent of hospitals in Chile have adopted the technology compared to only 25 percent in Colombia.
The additional strategic funding will help the telehealth company strengthen its push into European and Asian markets.