# Virtual Infant Care Platforms Wheel Teams Up with Owlet on a New Virtual Care Offering By Kanesa D | Published 2024-04-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel References: [investorsobserver](https://www.investorsobserver.com/news/qm-pr/8472832884994469) & [wheel](https://www.wheel.com/)  [Wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-no-wheel) has announced a strategic partnership with Owlet, Inc. Through this partnership, Wheel's skilled clinicians will offer caregivers timely prescriptions for BabySat™, Owlet's pulse oximeter explicitly designed for infants with pre-existing medical conditions. Moreover, Owlet's virtual care offering seamlessly integrates with durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers who accept and can bill numerous insurance providers. This integration ensures caregivers can benefit from up to 100% reimbursement for BabySat through insurance or [HSA/FSA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-vision), making advanced infant monitoring more accessible and affordable for families in need. "Owlet is proud to partner with Wheel, a like-minded organization, to provide more accessible care to parents and caregivers," said Jim Fidicaro, Owlet Senior Vice President and General Manager of [Healthcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispatchhealth). "This partnership will empower parents to easily obtain a prescription for BabySat via Wheel's high quality network of physicians." Image Credit: Wheel, Owlet ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Advanced Infant Monitoring:** Innovative virtual care platforms enable caregivers to access advanced infant monitoring solutions. - **Seamless Integration with DME Suppliers:** Integration with durable medical equipment suppliers streamlines the process of accessing infant care products. - **High-quality Physician Network Collaboration:** Collaboration with a network of skilled clinicians enhances the accessibility of virtual infant care solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology sector continues to revolutionize infant care through virtual platforms and innovative monitoring devices. - **Insurance and Reimbursement:** Insurance and reimbursement industries are adapting to support the accessibility of advanced infant monitoring technology for caregivers. - **Medical Equipment Suppliers:** Durable medical equipment suppliers play a crucial role in facilitating the distribution and integration of virtual infant care products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleep-Monitoring Baby Sock Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owlet-dream-duo.md) - [Medical Baby-Monitoring Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babysat.md) - [Remote Pregnancy Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privia-health.md) - [Wearable Sleep-Tracking Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owlet-dream-sock-plus.md) - [AI-Based Baby Wellness Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-wellness-monitor.md) - [Schedule-Predicting Baby Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owlet-cam-2.md) - [24/7 Pediatric Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-pediatrics.md) - [Tech-Integrated Remote Home Healthcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-home-healthcare.md) - [AI-Powered Caregiver Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiwatchfulcompanion.md)