Iris Telehealth Expands Reach with innovaTel Acquisition

Iris Telehealth, a major provider of behavioral health services, has acquired innovaTel, a division of Quartet Health. This acquisition represents a significant move within the telepsychiatry sector, intending to expand access to quality mental healthcare across the U.S., particularly in underserved areas with mental health provider shortages. The acquisition aligns with Iris Telehealth's vision to address the nation's behavioral health crisis by scaling its resources and technologies. Both Iris and innovaTel have established credibility in providing high-quality, partner-focused mental health services, and their union is expected to enhance the delivery and quality of care further. This move is a strategic consolidation aimed at achieving scale and sustainability in the behavioral health industry, enabling better outcomes in the face of systemic challenges such as clinician shortages. Backed by Canyon Healthcare Partners, innovaTel brings a nationwide network of qualified mental health professionals to Iris's offerings, expanding care possibilities in all 50 states.