Marissa Plescia

Reporter at MedCity News

chicago, illinois, united states

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I am a driven and hardworking journalist with a passion for healthcare reporting, feature writing and investigations. I received my Master's of Science in journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I practiced data journalism and radio. My past experience taught me to be versatile and adapt quickly, whether I'm covering a village hall meeting or a drag show.

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Teladoc Health Unveils New Capabilities to Treat More Conditions and Detect Care Gaps Earlier

Teladoc Health, a virtual care provider, has expanded its 24/7 urgent care service to treat more conditions, the company announced on Monday during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. The New York City-based company’s virtual urgent ca... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 13, 2026

Oasys Raises $4.6M to Expand AI-Powered Platform for Behavioral Health

Oasys Health, a behavioral health startup, has raised $4.6 million in funding to grow its AI-powered platform, the company announced on Wednesday. The New York-based company supports behavioral health organizations by automating tasks like documentation, ... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 11, 2026

Pomelo Care Secures $92M to Grow Beyond Maternity Care

Pomelo Care, a provider for women and children, has raised $92 million in Series C funding to expand its platform beyond maternity care, the company announced on Thursday. New York City-based Pomelo Care offers pregnancy, pediatric, midlife and women’s he... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 9, 2026

What Health Experts Are Saying About the MAHA ELEVATE Program

“We’re excited by the prospect of this more holistic approach,” said Ann Greiner, president and CEO of the Primary Care Collaborative. “CMS is finally providing the ‘fuel’ — funding for nutrition, stress management, and wearables — but if we pour this hig... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 8, 2026

Color Health Partners With Evry Health to Expand Access to Virtual Cancer Care

Cancer care company Color Health is partnering with insurer Evry Health to enhance employer health plans with its cancer care services, according to a Wednesday announcement. Evry Health is a Texas-based insurer serving fully insured employers with 51 or ... See more

medcitynews.com•Marissa Plescia•Jan 8, 2026

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Teladoc Health Unveils New Capabilities to Treat More Conditions and Detect Care Gaps Earlier

Oasys Raises $4.6M to Expand AI-Powered Platform for Behavioral Health

Pomelo Care Secures $92M to Grow Beyond Maternity Care

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Oasys Raises $4.6M to Expand AI-Powered Platform for Behavioral Health

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What Health Experts Are Saying About the MAHA ELEVATE Program

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