Morning Headlines 2/26/21

Allscripts Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Results and Outlook For 2021

Allscripts reports Q4 results: revenue down 7%, adjusted EPS $0.29 versus $0.17, beating earnings estimates but falling short on revenue.

Healthcare Bluebook Now Owns Largest Healthcare Quality-Cost Database in the U.S.

Healthcare Bluebook acquires the quality division of Quantros.

USDA Invests $42 Million in Distance Learning and Telemedicine Infrastructure to Improve Education and Health Outcomes

The USDA will invest $42 million in 86 projects through its Distance Learning and Telemedicine program to help rural residents gain better access to healthcare and education.

Medisafe Secures $30M in Series C Funding to Build Future Model of Patient Support

Digital prescription support vendor Medisafe raises $30 million in a Series C funding round, increasing its total to $52 million.

Teladoc Health Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Results

Teladoc Health reports Q4 results: revenue up 151%, EPS –$3.07 versus –$0.26, beating revenue expectations but falling short on earnings that were affected by acquisition and share payout costs from its $18.5 billion acquisition of Livongo in October 2020.