Talkspace, an online behavioral health company, and Wheel, a virtual care platform, have partnered to improve access to medical and mental health services virtually across the US.

Through the partnership, patients can easily connect with healthcare providers through Wheel’s platform and match them with a dedicated therapist through the Talkspace platform. The partnership aims to improve access and convenience of healthcare for individuals, particularly those living in areas underserved by medical professionals or dealing with long wait times for psychiatric services. This partnership is geared towards offering comprehensive digital healthcare solutions to various clients, including companies, health insurance providers, life sciences companies, and more.

Analyst QuickTake: This marks the second partnership Talkspace has secured to make its mental health offering more holistic by incorporating physical health. In August 2023, the company partnered with ŌURA , a wearable tracking company, to allow members to share sleep and activity data with their therapists to gain insights into the relationship between sleep quality, physical activity, and mental health.