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Teladoc Launches AI Workplace Safety Feature for Hospital Monitoring

Select hospitals will pilot the capability in early 2026 through Teladoc’s partner development program.

Overview

  • The new Clarity feature analyzes video and audio cues to flag threatening facial expressions, gestures and aggressive language.
  • When risk escalates, the system sends timely alerts to designated care teams and highlights hazards such as encroaching on a nurse’s space or tampering with equipment.
  • The offering expands Clarity beyond virtual sitting into proactive safety intervention, combining AI-enabled software, hardware and services.
  • Teladoc frames the launch against worsening hospital violence, citing higher incidence rates for healthcare workers and an American Hospital Association estimate of $18.27 billion in 2023 costs.
  • The company has not reported results from live use, with initial implementations planned at select hospitals and health systems in Q1 2026.