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MDLive (Evernorth/Cigna)

Acquired by Evernorth (Cigna) · 2021

MDLive (Evernorth/Cigna) was a Virtual Care Delivery company founded in 2009 and based in Miramar, United States. It was acquired by Evernorth (Cigna) in 2021.

MDLive provides 24/7 virtual primary care, urgent care, dermatology, and behavioral health services to health plans, employers, and health systems. Acquired by Cigna for ~$5B in 2021, folded into Evernorth. 60M+ covered lives. Pioneer in payer-owned virtual care delivery.

Cigna's acquisition of MDLive for ~$5B in 2021 was the first major payer acquisition of a telehealth platform, signaling that virtual care would be absorbed into the payer infrastructure layer rather than remain standalone.

mdlive.com Virtual Care Delivery

United Statesacquired

At a glance

Total raised

$2.2B

last round acquired

Headcount

201-500

approximate · public range

Headquarters

Miramar

United States

Founded

2009

17 years active

Status

Acquired

by Evernorth (Cigna)

Subsector

Funding history

Total raised

$2.2B

Rounds tracked

6

Latest stage

Acquired

Date	Stage	Amount	Valuation	Lead investors
Feb 26, 2021	Acquired	$2B	—	Evernorth (Cigna)
Sep 14, 2020	Series D	$50M	—	Sixth Street Growth

Products

MDLive Virtual Urgent Care
MDLive Virtual Urgent Care provides 24/7 on-demand access to board-certified doctors for acute medical issues like colds, flu, sinus infections, allergies, and minor injuries via phone or video. Patients can connect with a provider within minutes without an appointment, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The service differentiates through its large nationwide network of over 2,000 board-certified physicians trained in telehealth, with 99% patient satisfaction rates.
MDLive Virtual Primary Care
MDLive Virtual Primary Care enables patients to establish an ongoing relationship with a dedicated primary care provider for preventive wellness screenings, routine checkups, and chronic condition management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, heart disease). The service coordinates care by sharing appointment records with the patient's local primary care doctor upon request, offering continuity that bridges virtual and in-person care.
MDLive Behavioral Health
MDLive Behavioral Health offers virtual access to licensed therapists and psychiatrists for talk therapy, psychiatry, and medication management. Patients can choose from a network of licensed mental health professionals for ongoing counseling or psychiatric evaluations. The service addresses the growing demand for accessible mental healthcare by providing same-day or scheduled appointments through a secure video platform, reducing wait times compared to traditional in-person care.
MDLive Dermatology
MDLive Dermatology gives patients virtual access to board-certified dermatologists who diagnose and treat a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions. Patients submit photos and a description of their condition through the secure platform, and a dermatologist reviews and responds with a diagnosis and treatment plan within one to two business days. This asynchronous model offers convenience for non-urgent skin concerns without requiring an in-person visit.
MDLive E-Treatment
MDLive E-Treatment is an asynchronous (non-real-time) e-visit option powered by technology acquired from Bright.md that allows patients to answer a tailored questionnaire about their symptoms and receive a clinical assessment from a board-certified provider within hours. Launched in 2024 for Cigna Healthcare customers, it offers a $0 copay option and is designed for non-urgent conditions, making virtual care even more convenient and accessible for common health concerns.