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Talkspace Expands Virtual Therapy Access to Arizona’s 1 Million+ Medicare Members Amid Growing Demand
NEW YORK, March 25, 2025--Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health care company, announced today that its virtual therapy services are now available to more than one million Medicare members1 in Arizona. This expansion is part of Talkspace’s broader nationwide rollout of tele-mental health services to Medicare beneficiaries– ensuring high-quality, affordable care is as convenient and accessible as possible for Americans 65 and older.
About this update from Talkspace, Inc.
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