American Well, Anthem and Samsung collaborate on the telemedicine front

Three entities — American Well, Anthem, and Samsung — have partnered on a new telemedicine-related initiative aimed at helping consumers gain additional health care access. Anthem members with a Samsung Galaxy device and the updated Samsung Health app can now access LiveHealth Online, a telehealth service powered by American Well’s technology. Through the offering, individuals can connect 24/7 with a U.S.-based healthcare provider via video chat. The board-certified providers can diagnose non-emergency conditions like colds, coughs and the flu, as well as submit prescriptions.