Universal Health Services Completes Talkspace Acquisition

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Universal Health Services Completes Acquisition of Talkspace

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA and NEW YORK, NY -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has successfully completed its acquisition of Talkspace, Inc. (NASDAQ: TALK). This strategic move brings together a major healthcare provider and a leading virtual behavioral health platform to establish a comprehensive continuum of behavioral healthcare services.

The integration combines Talkspace's virtual care network with UHS facilities, creating an end-to-end ecosystem that connects patients across various settings, from virtual support and outpatient programs to inpatient treatment.

    Acquisition Details

  • Universal Health Services completes acquisition of Talkspace on August 17, 2026.
  • Creates a nationwide network combining virtual, outpatient, and inpatient behavioral healthcare.
  • Talkspace operates a network of approximately 6,000 licensed providers reaching over 200 million individuals.

About Talkspace, Inc.

Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) is a leading virtual behavioral healthcare provider committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives through access to high-quality mental healthcare. At Talkspace, we believe that mental healthcare is core to overall health and should be available to everyone. Talkspace pioneered the ability to text with a licensed therapist from anywhere and now offers a comprehensive suite of mental health services, including therapy for individuals, teens, and couples, as well as psychiatric treatment and medication management (18+). With Talkspace’s core therapy offerings, members are matched with one of thousands of licensed therapists within days and can engage in live video, audio, or chat sessions, and/or unlimited asynchronous text messaging sessions. All care offered at Talkspace is delivered through an easy-to-use, fully-encrypted web and mobile platform that meets HIPAA, federal, and state regulatory requirements. More than 158 million Americans have access to Talkspace through their health insurance plans, employee assistance programs, our partnerships with leading healthcare companies, or as a free benefit through their employer, school, or government agency. For more information, visit www.talkspace.com.

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