Xerox and HealthSpot to Expand Telehealth Access in the US

Norwalk, Conn. -- November 12, 2014 -- In a move that expands patient access to care, Xerox (NYSE: XRX) is investing in HealthSpot Inc., a pioneer in patient- and provider-driven healthcare technology. The investment enables groundbreaking telehealth to be delivered to patients in convenient locations nationwide.

Through proprietary cloud-based telemedicine software the HealthSpot® platform allows patients to interact with nationally recognized doctors. The average visit to one of HealthSpot's fully enclosed, 40-square foot kiosks takes 15 minutes, offering patients convenient, timely access to doctors, specialists and prescriptions.

The investment from Xerox means HealthSpot can rapidly scale deployment of its kiosks and access Xerox's relationships across the healthcare industry. Over the next five years, HealthSpot plans to deploy kiosks to retail pharmacies, large employers, long-term care centers and emergency departments throughout the nation.

"HealthSpot is at the center of healthcare's shift to a patient-centered model of care, and our investment in the company demonstrates Xerox's commitment to transforming traditional healthcare into a high-value delivery system for patients, providers and payers," said Connie Harvey, chief operating officer of Commercial Healthcare for Xerox. "By combining the HealthSpot platform with our powerful brand and more than 40 years of healthcare experience, we're helping patients unlock affordable access to care while positioning Xerox to play a significant role in the future of healthcare." 

Xerox is also partnering with HealthSpot to combine its software platform with Xerox's business process services expertise. As the exclusive BPO provider, Xerox will deliver cloud hosting, system integration, claims eligibility and claims submissions solutions. The kiosk will use Xerox's IT infrastructure for appointment booking, as an interface to electronic health records and for insurance coordination. 

"Telehealth is recognized as a solution for access, but to become a true extension of traditional healthcare requires more than just a mobile app and a videoconference with patients. We need an integrated and secure IT offering that is scalable, and our Xerox partnership will do just that," said Steve Cashman, HealthSpot CEO. "Xerox is a dominant leader in healthcare services today, reaching two out of every three U.S.-insured patients and working with most U.S. states. Together with providers, payers and a powerful IT foundation, we will bring patients the evolution in care that they've long been waiting for."

The terms of the investment were not disclosed.