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This wearable collects health heart data for a cardiologist to examine within 24 hours

Withings' Cardio Check-up connects users with cardiologists based on wearable health data, improving heart health monitoring and intervention.

Withings is making a cardiologist checkup part of its health subscription

Withings introduces Cardio Check-Up, enhancing heart health monitoring through telemedicine for Withings Plus subscribers with cardiologist-reviewed reports.

Withings' Omina is its vision for the future of bathroom scales

Withings' Omina concept aims to innovate health monitoring with a smart mirror and floor mat integration, offering a holistic view of physical health.

Withings' Omnia is a full-size body-scanning health mirror | TechCrunch

Withings Omnia aims to transform digital health with a conceptual body-scanning smart mirror, though it may never reach the consumer market.

Withings BeamO is a compact health monitor that combines thermometer, stethoscope and ECG in one - Yanko Design

Withings is showcasing a new health gadget called BeamO at CES 2024.
BeamO is an all-in-one diagnostic health monitor that can measure heart, lung, and temperature vitals at home.

This wearable collects health heart data for a cardiologist to examine within 24 hours

Withings' Cardio Check-up connects users with cardiologists based on wearable health data, improving heart health monitoring and intervention.

Withings is making a cardiologist checkup part of its health subscription

Withings introduces Cardio Check-Up, enhancing heart health monitoring through telemedicine for Withings Plus subscribers with cardiologist-reviewed reports.

Withings' Omina is its vision for the future of bathroom scales

Withings' Omina concept aims to innovate health monitoring with a smart mirror and floor mat integration, offering a holistic view of physical health.

Withings' Omnia is a full-size body-scanning health mirror | TechCrunch

Withings Omnia aims to transform digital health with a conceptual body-scanning smart mirror, though it may never reach the consumer market.

Withings BeamO is a compact health monitor that combines thermometer, stethoscope and ECG in one - Yanko Design

Withings is showcasing a new health gadget called BeamO at CES 2024.
BeamO is an all-in-one diagnostic health monitor that can measure heart, lung, and temperature vitals at home.
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#health-tech

Alan unveils AI health assistant for its 680,000 health insurance members | TechCrunch

Alan is transforming from a health insurance company to a comprehensive healthcare super app, integrating AI for better healthcare access.

Withings' concept mirror scans your health and then talks to you about it

Omnia merges smart mirror technology with health monitoring and AI for comprehensive user health management.
It illustrates the trend of connected health devices becoming more integrated to enhance user experience.

Alan unveils AI health assistant for its 680,000 health insurance members | TechCrunch

Alan is transforming from a health insurance company to a comprehensive healthcare super app, integrating AI for better healthcare access.

Withings' concept mirror scans your health and then talks to you about it

Omnia merges smart mirror technology with health monitoring and AI for comprehensive user health management.
It illustrates the trend of connected health devices becoming more integrated to enhance user experience.
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Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

Palliative care can significantly improve quality of life for seriously ill patients by providing flexible treatment options and improving communication with care providers.
#abortion-rights

The legal battle over abortion-by-mail in the US has begun and the stakes are high | Moira Donegan

The legal battle over mailing abortion pills tests the limits of pro-choice states' protections against anti-abortion laws.

Texas AG Sues New York Doctor For Prescribing Abortion Pill In Landmark Case

Ken Paxton's lawsuit challenges telehealth abortion prescriptions, potentially undermining protective shield laws for out-of-state providers.

Texas challenges shield laws by suing New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills

Texas has initiated a lawsuit against a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas resident, challenging protective shield laws.

Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

Efforts are intensifying to restrict access to abortion pills, particularly amid legal challenges from states against telemedicine prescriptions.

States Revive Lawsuit to Sharply Curb Access to Abortion Pill

The new lawsuit seeks to implement stricter regulations on mifepristone, challenging abortion rights and the FDA's authority over abortion medication.

How New California Rules Protect Indoor Workers From Heat | KQED

California's oversight of homelessness funds is critically flawed, risking misuse of significant federal resources.
Abortion rates have increased post-Roe v. Wade, showcasing the impact of state-level access initiatives.

The legal battle over abortion-by-mail in the US has begun and the stakes are high | Moira Donegan

The legal battle over mailing abortion pills tests the limits of pro-choice states' protections against anti-abortion laws.

Texas AG Sues New York Doctor For Prescribing Abortion Pill In Landmark Case

Ken Paxton's lawsuit challenges telehealth abortion prescriptions, potentially undermining protective shield laws for out-of-state providers.

Texas challenges shield laws by suing New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills

Texas has initiated a lawsuit against a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas resident, challenging protective shield laws.

Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

Efforts are intensifying to restrict access to abortion pills, particularly amid legal challenges from states against telemedicine prescriptions.

States Revive Lawsuit to Sharply Curb Access to Abortion Pill

The new lawsuit seeks to implement stricter regulations on mifepristone, challenging abortion rights and the FDA's authority over abortion medication.

How New California Rules Protect Indoor Workers From Heat | KQED

California's oversight of homelessness funds is critically flawed, risking misuse of significant federal resources.
Abortion rates have increased post-Roe v. Wade, showcasing the impact of state-level access initiatives.
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#healthcare

Her Company Helps Patients Find Cutting-Edge Treatments | Entrepreneur

Sandra Abrevaya transitioned from public service to CEO of Synapticure to enhance treatment access for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.

How are hospitals dealing with climate change? DW 10/15/2024

Extreme weather events, fueled by climate change, are severely disrupting healthcare services, leading to a growing reliance on telemedicine in Nigeria.

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.

UK startup taps last-mile delivery algorithms to bring a nurse to you

Heim Health improves access to specialized healthcare by using algorithms to connect patients with local practitioners efficiently.

I moved to Bengaluru, India, to launch my startup but left after 16 months. It's not comparable to Silicon Valley.

Bengaluru's startup culture may not align with the slower, more sustainable growth needed in healthcare ventures.

Her Company Helps Patients Find Cutting-Edge Treatments | Entrepreneur

Sandra Abrevaya transitioned from public service to CEO of Synapticure to enhance treatment access for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.

How are hospitals dealing with climate change? DW 10/15/2024

Extreme weather events, fueled by climate change, are severely disrupting healthcare services, leading to a growing reliance on telemedicine in Nigeria.

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.

UK startup taps last-mile delivery algorithms to bring a nurse to you

Heim Health improves access to specialized healthcare by using algorithms to connect patients with local practitioners efficiently.

I moved to Bengaluru, India, to launch my startup but left after 16 months. It's not comparable to Silicon Valley.

Bengaluru's startup culture may not align with the slower, more sustainable growth needed in healthcare ventures.
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#reproductive-rights

Texas sues New York doctor for sending abortion pills under shield law

Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against a NY doctor challenges abortion shield laws enacted by blue states amid stringent abortion regulations in Texas.

Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills by telemedicine

Texas is challenging telemedicine abortion prescriptions with a lawsuit, marking a significant legal conflict in reproductive rights.
The lawsuit claims a direct violation of Texas law and seeks financial penalties against a New York doctor.

Texas sues New York doctor for sending abortion pills under shield law

Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against a NY doctor challenges abortion shield laws enacted by blue states amid stringent abortion regulations in Texas.

Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills by telemedicine

Texas is challenging telemedicine abortion prescriptions with a lawsuit, marking a significant legal conflict in reproductive rights.
The lawsuit claims a direct violation of Texas law and seeks financial penalties against a New York doctor.
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Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine

Texas has filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor for providing abortion services to a Texas resident via telemedicine, challenging legal protections.

Addiction Telemedicine Has Saved Lives. Let's Keep It Going

Continuing pandemic-era buprenorphine-prescribing policies is essential to combat the overdose epidemic in the U.S.

Dr. AI will see you now

Digital connectivity and AI are transformative forces in global health, enabling significant innovations in diagnosis, care coordination, and outbreak response.
#funding

French medical tele-expertise startup bags 6M

Omnidoc secures €6M funding to expand its tele-expertise services and enhance medical collaboration in healthcare.

Berlin's FEMNA Health bags seven-figure funding to help women with hormonal health: Here's how - Silicon Canals

FEMNA Health received significant funding to enhance women's health service offerings, focusing on menstrual health and empowerment through telemedicine.

French medical tele-expertise startup bags 6M

Omnidoc secures €6M funding to expand its tele-expertise services and enhance medical collaboration in healthcare.

Berlin's FEMNA Health bags seven-figure funding to help women with hormonal health: Here's how - Silicon Canals

FEMNA Health received significant funding to enhance women's health service offerings, focusing on menstrual health and empowerment through telemedicine.
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#abortion

States revive lawsuit to sharply curb access to abortion pill

A new lawsuit from conservative states challenges mifepristone access, targeting telehealth prescriptions and seeking age restrictions for abortion medication.

Abortions by Telemedicine and Mailed Pills Are Safe and Effective, Study Finds

Abortion pills obtained through telemedicine and mail are as safe and effective as those obtained through in-person visits to a doctor.
The method was 98% effective and safe for over 99% of patients, according to a study of over 6,000 patients.

States revive lawsuit to sharply curb access to abortion pill

A new lawsuit from conservative states challenges mifepristone access, targeting telehealth prescriptions and seeking age restrictions for abortion medication.

Abortions by Telemedicine and Mailed Pills Are Safe and Effective, Study Finds

Abortion pills obtained through telemedicine and mail are as safe and effective as those obtained through in-person visits to a doctor.
The method was 98% effective and safe for over 99% of patients, according to a study of over 6,000 patients.
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#healthtech

Air Doctor raised $20M to plug a gap in how people find doctors when they're travelling | TechCrunch

Air Doctor simplifies accessing healthcare while traveling by providing a directory of vetted doctors and facilitating insurance claims to reduce costs.

Job Vacancy: Werkstudent/Mitarbeiter in Teilzeit Customer Support (m/w/d) // CKM Group | Operations & Support Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

CKM Group aims to lead future healthcare through preventive services and telemedicine, focusing on access to medical cannabis and customer satisfaction.

Air Doctor raised $20M to plug a gap in how people find doctors when they're travelling | TechCrunch

Air Doctor simplifies accessing healthcare while traveling by providing a directory of vetted doctors and facilitating insurance claims to reduce costs.

Job Vacancy: Werkstudent/Mitarbeiter in Teilzeit Customer Support (m/w/d) // CKM Group | Operations & Support Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

CKM Group aims to lead future healthcare through preventive services and telemedicine, focusing on access to medical cannabis and customer satisfaction.
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#healthcare-technology

Leader Spotlight: The process of novel innovation, with Dr. Steven Lee - LogRocket Blog

Driving innovation in eye care requires a deep understanding of stakeholder challenges and emphasizing iterative development for effective product creation.

Building a Telemedicine Platform with AI-Powered Diagnostics Using Vultr - SitePoint

Telemedicine platforms require thoughtful planning and the right tools for scalability and security.

Leader Spotlight: Redefining digital health, with Maximilian Maile - LogRocket Blog

Maximilian Maile is Senior Vice President of Digital Health at Parkview Health, leading the digital transformation journey in healthcare.
Parkview Health redefines digital health to provide care outside traditional healthcare settings via innovative technology.

Leader Spotlight: The process of novel innovation, with Dr. Steven Lee - LogRocket Blog

Driving innovation in eye care requires a deep understanding of stakeholder challenges and emphasizing iterative development for effective product creation.

Building a Telemedicine Platform with AI-Powered Diagnostics Using Vultr - SitePoint

Telemedicine platforms require thoughtful planning and the right tools for scalability and security.

Leader Spotlight: Redefining digital health, with Maximilian Maile - LogRocket Blog

Maximilian Maile is Senior Vice President of Digital Health at Parkview Health, leading the digital transformation journey in healthcare.
Parkview Health redefines digital health to provide care outside traditional healthcare settings via innovative technology.
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Doctors resisted telemedicine at first, but now they love it (and patients do, too)

Telemedicine has improved both patient access to doctors and physician satisfaction, according to new research.
#public-health

This Park Slope pharmacy is offering free online doctor visits next week * Brooklyn Paper

Super Health Pharmacy offers free online doctor visits, addressing New York's healthcare access issues amid a doctor shortage.

Walmart and MISTR to offer free at-home HIV testing kits

Making at-home HIV testing more accessible and affordable through a partnership between MISTR and Walmart in Atlanta.

This Park Slope pharmacy is offering free online doctor visits next week * Brooklyn Paper

Super Health Pharmacy offers free online doctor visits, addressing New York's healthcare access issues amid a doctor shortage.

Walmart and MISTR to offer free at-home HIV testing kits

Making at-home HIV testing more accessible and affordable through a partnership between MISTR and Walmart in Atlanta.
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#digital-healthcare

Women face bias and disparities in healthcare. Digital tools could help meet their needs.

Diverse healthcare needs, particularly for women of color, are being addressed through digital innovation platforms like Health In Her HUE.

What Doctors Want You to Know About Beta Blockers for Anxiety

Beta blockers are being increasingly used to manage anxiety in high-pressure situations without the need for a traditional doctor's visit.
Connecting patients with doctors for virtual visits to obtain beta blockers is becoming more common among digital start-ups.

Women face bias and disparities in healthcare. Digital tools could help meet their needs.

Diverse healthcare needs, particularly for women of color, are being addressed through digital innovation platforms like Health In Her HUE.

What Doctors Want You to Know About Beta Blockers for Anxiety

Beta blockers are being increasingly used to manage anxiety in high-pressure situations without the need for a traditional doctor's visit.
Connecting patients with doctors for virtual visits to obtain beta blockers is becoming more common among digital start-ups.
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Top 10 In-Demand Remote Jobs That Pay $100,000+ In 2024, From Research

Remote job postings have stabilized, disproving claims of decline in high-paying work.
Telemedicine physicians are the highest earners among remote positions.
#patient-engagement

Meet the AI receptionist helping patients book cancer appointments on WhatsApp

AI technology is streamlining cancer appointment bookings through WhatsApp, targeting increased uptake of screenings.
The scheme addresses low cervical screening rates in London communities.

Council Post: Dermatology Marketing: How To Navigate The Changing Landscape

The dermatology industry is projected to reach $3.14 billion by 2032.
Patients are increasingly behaving like informed consumers, using the internet to research health information.

Meet the AI receptionist helping patients book cancer appointments on WhatsApp

AI technology is streamlining cancer appointment bookings through WhatsApp, targeting increased uptake of screenings.
The scheme addresses low cervical screening rates in London communities.

Council Post: Dermatology Marketing: How To Navigate The Changing Landscape

The dermatology industry is projected to reach $3.14 billion by 2032.
Patients are increasingly behaving like informed consumers, using the internet to research health information.
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More women got abortions right after Roe v. Wade was overturned, survey finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade due to expanded access in Democratic-controlled states.
#abortion-laws

US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. rose after Roe v Wade, driven by Democratic states expanding access and laws protecting telemedicine for abortions.

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

Increased number of women investigated for illegal pregnancy termination
Concerns over trauma and stigma faced by women under investigation

US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. rose after Roe v Wade, driven by Democratic states expanding access and laws protecting telemedicine for abortions.

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

Increased number of women investigated for illegal pregnancy termination
Concerns over trauma and stigma faced by women under investigation
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Inside a medical practice sending abortion pills to states where they're banned

Abortion pills are sent discreetly through telehealth providers under shield laws to individuals living in states restricting abortion.
#supreme-court

SCOTUS Mifepristone Battle May Impact Many Regardless of State Abortion Laws

Access to mifepristone affects Americans nationwide, regardless of state abortion laws.
The Supreme Court case questions the FDA's decision to expand mifepristone access, impacting medication abortion practices.

Here's the latest on the case.

The Supreme Court is considering restricting access to a commonly used abortion pill, impacting distribution and FDA authority.
The case involves mifepristone, with implications for telemedicine prescriptions and standing of anti-abortion plaintiffs.

SCOTUS Mifepristone Battle May Impact Many Regardless of State Abortion Laws

Access to mifepristone affects Americans nationwide, regardless of state abortion laws.
The Supreme Court case questions the FDA's decision to expand mifepristone access, impacting medication abortion practices.

Here's the latest on the case.

The Supreme Court is considering restricting access to a commonly used abortion pill, impacting distribution and FDA authority.
The case involves mifepristone, with implications for telemedicine prescriptions and standing of anti-abortion plaintiffs.
moresupreme-court

HIV still plagues Black Americans at alarming rates. Could AI be the key to more equitable care?

Job discrimination and structural stressors contribute to higher risk behavior for HIV in non-white communities.
New technologies and innovations offer solutions to bridge disparities in HIV incidences and increase uptake in preventative measures.

Substantial Boost in Virtual-Only Mental Health Treatment

13% of mental health specialists switched to telemedicine in 2022
Psychiatric nurse practitioners and clinicians in densely populated areas had the highest rates of switching to telemedicine

New AI MagicMirror at CES knows your health and when you will die

An AI 'mirror' called MagicMirror debuted at CES that tracks over 100 health parameters by scanning blood flow under the surface of your face.
The device can detect signs of high blood pressure, fever symptoms, mental health risk, stroke risk, and more.

More Adults Sought ADHD Drugs During the Pandemic

Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to shortages.
Telemedicine and increased awareness of adult ADHD contributed to the rise in prescriptions.

US Saw Record Abortions in Year After Fall of "Roe" - But They're Harder to Get

Abortion rates have increased post Roe v. Wade overturn, with more people seeking care across state lines or online, causing strain on the abortion network.

Viral TikToks, millions of pills: Calif. tech execs arrested on fraud charges

Telemedicine startup executives arrested for fraudulent Adderall sales online.

Bay Area psychiatrist arrested in $100 million drug fraud investigation

A psychiatrist executive was arrested for alleged involvement in a $100 million medication fraud scheme.
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