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Retailers retreat from health care delivery

Walmart's closure of health services highlights struggles of major retailers entering healthcare. [ more ]

The Verge

2 weeks ago

Even Walmart thinks American healthcare is too expensive

Walmart closed its 51 health centers due to an unsustainable business model, ending its venture into healthcare. [ more ]

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Futurism

2 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Amazon-Owned Health Clinics Reportedly Training AI Chatbot to Triage Patients

Amazon is reshaping the healthcare industry through efficiency and technology like AI chatbots.

Patients and employees of One Medical have complained about reduced services and staff shortages since the Amazon acquisition. [ more ]

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How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and eMed have launched an at-home test-to-treat program that offers free tests and treatments for flu and COVID-19.

The program prioritizes individuals who cannot afford testing, but anyone over 18 who tests positive for flu or COVID-19 can receive free telehealth visits and antiviral treatments. [ more ]

time.com

How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and eMed have launched an at-home test-to-treat program that offers free tests and treatments for flu and COVID-19.

The program prioritizes individuals who cannot afford testing, but anyone over 18 who tests positive for flu or COVID-19 can receive free telehealth visits and antiviral treatments. [ more ]

time.com

How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and eMed have launched an at-home test-to-treat program that offers free tests and treatments for flu and COVID-19.

The program prioritizes individuals who cannot afford testing, but anyone over 18 who tests positive for flu or COVID-19 can receive free telehealth visits and antiviral treatments. [ more ]

Sun Sentinel

Public health

You're sick. It's the holidays. Your doctor is booked, but here is how to get the medication you need

Getting the right medication quickly can shorten illnesses and relieve symptoms.

COVID tests can be done at home and require a prescription for Paxlovid if positive.

Telehealth can be a convenient option for managing symptoms and accessing medication during the holidays. [ more ]

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Truthout

1 day ago

Women

Supreme Court Threatens Access to Mailed Abortion Pills Used by 8,000 Per Month

Telehealth abortion pills prescribed under blue state shield laws impact abortion access, facing potential threats from Supreme Court decisions. [ more ]

Alleywatch

2 weeks ago

NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/29/2024

Startups in NYC like Edia Learning, Bask Health, and Aktivate have recently secured funding for their innovative platforms.

Startups in diverse sectors such as edtech, telehealth, and sports management are attracting investments from venture capitalists.

The NYC startup ecosystem continues to showcase growth and opportunities for new businesses to secure funding and scale their operations. [ more ]

BleepingComputer

4 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

Cerebral to pay $7 million settlement in Facebook pixel data leak case

Cerebral to pay $7M over mishandling health data. [ more ]

Healthcare Dive

1 month ago

Privacy professionals

Telehealth company Cerebral to pay $7M fine over data sharing

Cerebral agreed to pay over $7 million for disclosing personal health info and misleading about cancellation policies. [ more ]

Cbsnews

2 months ago

Telehealth websites promise cure for "male menopause" despite FDA ban on off-label ads

Telehealth websites promote testosterone as a cure-all for men's age-related issues.

Doctors caution against testosterone supplements due to lack of evidence and potential risks like heart attack and stroke. [ more ]

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Medication Abortion Using Telehealth Is As Safe As In-Person Care, Study Finds

The combination of mifepristone and misoprostol for medication abortion is safe and effective even when provided through telehealth.

The study found that both synchronous and asynchronous telehealth care approaches had equally successful outcomes for medication abortion. [ more ]

Alleywatch

Isaac Health Raises $5.7M for its End-to-End Platform for Dementia Care

40% of states are considered "dementia neurology" deserts where access to care is minimal, especially in rural areas.

Isaac Health is a digital health and in-person clinical service platform for patients with dementia and other brain health conditions. [ more ]

time.com

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.

WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions. [ more ]

time.com

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.

WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions. [ more ]

The Village Voice

James Paterek Discusses the Digital Revolution in Healthcare: A Prescription for the Future - The Village Voice

Telehealth is a leading benefit of digitization, allowing providers to meet with patients virtually and save time and costs.

Remote patient monitoring is transforming outpatient care, allowing providers to track recovery in real-time and provide inpatient treatment to higher-risk patients.

Mobile health applications and wearable health gadgets are improving costs and efficiency for healthcare facilities and providers. [ more ]

Axios

U.S. permanently eases some opioid treatment restrictions

Pandemic-era policies for easier access to opioid addiction treatment will continue permanently.

Changes mark first update to federal rules in 20 years for clinics providing medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. [ more ]

MedCity News

Breaking the Cycle: Telehealth Treatment for People in Custody is Key to Recidivism Disruption

Broad, low-barrier access to effective care is the solution to the opioid crisis.

Telehealth has been an effective setting for delivering OUD care and can bridge access gaps in treatment. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care

Just The Pill is a Minnesota-based startup that provides reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic.

The clinic has already treated nearly 6,000 patients since its founding in 2020, with the majority of abortions being done via medication in the first trimester. [ more ]

Alleywatch

6 months ago

UpLift Acquires Minded

Online psychiatry platform Minded has been acquired by behavioral health platform UpLift.

Both companies focus on improving outcomes for patients and affordability by accepting insurance.

The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. [ more ]

Bloomberg

Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

Telemedicine visits increased by 145% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to 2019.

Challenges in telehealth include disparities in access and reimbursement policies. [ more ]

MedCity News

4 months ago

Artificial intelligence

9 Hot Takes from JPM24

The life sciences industry is not ready for AI

GLP-1s cannot solve the obesity crisis alone

RIP to Telehealth 1.0 [ more ]

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4 months ago

Web development

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COVID-19 is accelerating the adoption of digital health technologies like 3D printing and telehealth.

The pandemic has highlighted the need for more efficient and accessible healthcare systems. [ more ]

time.com

Wellness

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.

WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions. [ more ]

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Canada news

SmileDirectClub shuts down months after filing for bankruptcy protection | CBC News

SmileDirectClub is shutting down its global operations and no longer offering its aligner treatment through its telehealth platform.

Existing customers are left in limbo with cancelled orders and no customer care support. [ more ]

time.com

Public health

How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and eMed have launched an at-home test-to-treat program that offers free tests and treatments for flu and COVID-19.

The program prioritizes individuals who cannot afford testing, but anyone over 18 who tests positive for flu or COVID-19 can receive free telehealth visits and antiviral treatments. [ more ]

time.com

Coronavirus

How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and eMed have launched an at-home test-to-treat program that offers free tests and treatments for flu and COVID-19.

The program prioritizes individuals who cannot afford testing, but anyone over 18 who tests positive for flu or COVID-19 can receive free telehealth visits and antiviral treatments. [ more ]

The Village Voice