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A Missouri hospital is giving opioid patients free medication and virtual care within 72 hours, the critical window that can make or break recovery. The program has already helped 35 people start their journey to healing.
University of Miami scientists just received $2.7 million to test whether stress management can slow aging in breast cancer survivors. The telehealth program combines therapy techniques with relaxation training to help survivors heal better after treatment ends.
The Supreme Court ruled to maintain broader access to mifepristone, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving abortion medication through telehealth and mail. The decision preserves expanded healthcare access while legal challenges work through the court system.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
Fitness wearable company Whoop is launching on-demand video consultations with licensed clinicians directly through its app for U.S. users. The new health feature combines biometric data with real medical guidance, making wellness support more accessible than ever.
Color Health just earned major certification for its virtual cancer clinic, bringing expert care to patients wherever they are. The platform uses AI and remote tumor boards to help more people access top-tier cancer treatment.
The Supreme Court stepped in Monday to restore access to mifepristone by mail, pausing a lower court ban that blocked telehealth prescriptions. The move gives millions of people continued access to safe medication while the case moves forward.
A simple smartphone app is saving expectant mothers in rural Australia from hours of travel and worry. Women managing gestational diabetes now monitor their health from home while clinicians track their progress in real time. #
Amazon's One Medical is bringing weight-loss drug treatment into primary care offices nationwide, offering patients a safer alternative as demand for medications like Ozempic surges. The move addresses growing concerns about patients receiving improper care from standalone telehealth providers.
After a bike accident left him guessing which exercises to do at home, Yogesh Patel built an app that pairs physiotherapists with patients through video-guided routines. VirtueLife now helps 5,000 patients complete their recovery from home in a country with just 0.59 physiotherapists per 10,000 people.
Australia's first Da Vinci 5 surgical robot lets specialists operate remotely while still feeling what they touch. Patients in remote areas no longer need to travel hundreds of miles for expert care.
A remote Indigenous community 2,300km from Perth just got home internet for the first time, thanks to a nonprofit's solar-powered solution. Ngalingkadji residents can now access emergency services, telehealth, and banking even during power outages.
Nearly a quarter of Tribal land residents lack reliable internet, but fiber projects led by Indigenous communities are showing how to bridge the digital divide. New infrastructure is opening doors to telehealth, education, and economic opportunity.
Singapore is transforming elder care with smart wearables, telehealth, and home automation that let seniors live independently longer. The government offers grants making these life-changing technologies affordable for everyone.
A groundbreaking study shows that childhood cancer survivors using telehealth for genetic counseling were nearly three times more likely to get tested than those relying on traditional care. This simple shift could save lives by catching new cancers earlier.
A groundbreaking study shows remote genetic services more than doubled cancer survivors' access to life-saving genetic testing. Working through primary care doctors, the telehealth program identified critical hereditary cancer risks in 10% of participants.
Six years after COVID-19 changed everything, hospitals are keeping the innovations that actually helped patients. From virtual diabetes checkups to bringing ICU-level care closer to home, healthcare learned to move faster and meet people where they are.
A breakthrough study shows that remote genetic counseling helps childhood cancer survivors detect new cancers early, potentially saving thousands of lives. Simple telehealth appointments are making lifesaving screenings three times more accessible.
Talkiatry just secured $210 million to grow its mental health services, bringing real psychiatric care to people who struggle to access it. The company employs 800 psychiatrists who accept insurance and specialize in conditions requiring medication management.
A new healthcare startup is offering completely free primary care through AI-powered doctors available 24/7 in 50 languages. Lotus Health AI just raised $35 million to expand a service that's already helping patients get diagnoses, prescriptions, and specialist referrals without paying a dime.
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