Telemedicine provider Amwell in bid to acquire Talkspace

Telemedicine provider America Well Corp. is in advanced discussions to acquire online therapy app Talkspace for roughly $200 million, according to a report from Israeli business publication Calcalist, reports Healthcare Dive. Amwell is in talks to pay $1.50 per share for Talkspace, a 150% premium over Talkspace’s share price at the Nov. 25 close. Talkspace offers counseling with a network of licensed therapists.