King of Prussia-based Universal Health Services (UHS), a provider of hospital and healthcare services, recently completed its purchase of New York-based Talkspace, a virtual behavioral healthcare provider.
“We’re at an inflection point in how mental healthcare is delivered,” Marc D. Miller, UHS president and CEO, said. “People deserve a system that is easy to navigate, connected across care settings and built around their evolving needs. The addition of Talkspace expands our ability to connect people with care when, where and how they need it most. And we are strengthening the connection between behavioral and physical health for overall wellbeing.”
Talkspace employs a network of approximately 6,000 licensed providers and serves more than 200 million people through health insurance plans, employers, employee assistance programs, schools and government organizations. Its virtual care platform complements UHS’ extensive network of affiliated behavioral health facilities, acute care hospitals and outpatient locations.
The demand for behavioral health services is increasing. The purchase allows UHS to offer patients greater flexibility and choice while improving care coordination across settings and strengthens support for health plans, community partners and employers seeking scalable, evidence-based mental healthcare solutions.
The companies will work to integrate capabilities while ensuring uninterrupted service for patients, providers and partners.