#telehealth

#telehealth

The DEA's extension of telehealth prescribing for controlled substances was welcomed, but advocates stress the need for permanent solutions to ensure ongoing access.

Heartland Forward's initiative trains librarians to prepare communities for telehealth, addressing healthcare access issues in rural Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Erectile dysfunction patients in 2024 have candy-like choices such as gummies with tadalafil, offering convenience and reduced stigma.

Hims transformed men's health discussions by addressing taboo topics and offering telehealth services, leading to significant engagement and a $1.6B valuation.

Virtual hologram technology allows patients to see doctors remotely, creating a more realistic telehealth experience.

Holographic doctor consultations are becoming a reality in healthcare settings, providing remote consultations with a realistic 3-D representation of the doctor.

Patients are increasingly self-managing their healthcare through DIY strategies and online communities due to dissatisfaction with traditional medical care.

Crescent Regional Hospital pioneers the use of holographic consultations to improve telehealth experiences for patients and doctors.

Hims & Hers Health's stock plummets due to Amazon's expansion in telehealth services.

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.

Amazon is enhancing telehealth services with affordable plans, easing access to healthcare for users.

Amazon folding Amazon Clinic into One Medical for simplified primary care services.

AI medical assistants are transforming healthcare efficiency by saving doctors time on documentation tasks.

The increase in abortions in Massachusetts in 2023 is largely attributed to out-of-state patients using telehealth services for prescriptions.

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

Challenges in telehealth include disparities in access and reimbursement policies.

Ro CEO Zachariah Reitano emphasizes the benefits of remaining private while focusing on delivering quality healthcare products over immediate IPO plans.

Practices must implement strategic marketing plans to excel in the competitive telehealth market.

Patients may face disruptions in ADHD care due to fraudulent distribution of stimulants by a telehealth company.

People with ADHD may face access disruptions to medication due to the indictment of telehealth executives.

The ADHD telehealth company is identified as a scam for not providing prescribed medication despite charging patients.

Consultations that do not lead to a medication prescription can lead to legal consequences for the original treating physician.

The influencer marketing for weight-loss medications is rapidly growing, with increasing payouts reflecting demand and engagement on social media platforms.

Women like Tara Rothenhoefer find affordable access to weight-loss medication through telehealth, despite previously facing unaffordable prices of over $1,000 monthly.

Mental health discourse has become essential, emphasizing emotional wellbeing and support, particularly influenced by societal changes post-COVID-19.

Teletherapy has become the preferred method for mental health appointments post-pandemic.

The ketamine therapy industry requires higher standards of care to protect patient safety after growing concerns over profit-driven practices.

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.

Sima Sistani's departure marks a pivotal shift for WeightWatchers, reflecting challenges and transformation in the digital health landscape.

Telehealth reduces greenhouse-gas emissions in cancer care.

Hologram technology is enhancing remote cancer care access in rural communities.

At-home fertility solutions like PherDal's ICI kit provide affordable alternatives for couples facing infertility, bypassing costly clinic treatments.

Hims & Hers Health offers GLP-1 weight loss drugs at a fraction of the cost of brand-name competitors, leading to a significant increase in shares.

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

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

Walmart is closing its healthcare division due to lack of sustainable business model, showcasing the difficulty of achieving profitability in the primary care and telehealth markets.

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.

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.