TBD Health Partners with Wisp, FOLX Health To Offer Access to Testing and Diagnostics
TBD Health is moving into the B2B healthcare space by partnering with digital health companies, starting with FOLX Health and Wisp.
Hey Jane Expands Virtual Services Beyond Abortion Care into Reproductive, Sexual Health
New York City-based Hey Jane, a virtual abortion provider, announced last week that it is now offering vaginal infections treatment. This includes treatment for urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis and herpes. It is also offering birth control and emergency contraception.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Dr. B Adds New Treatments to Platform, Expands Beyond Covid-19
Dr. B began as a virtual service providing access to Covid-19 vaccines and later Covid-19 treatments. It has now expanded to treatments for dermatology, sexual health, reproductive health and primary care.
WELL by HLTH program builds on consumerization of healthcare trend
Among the topics of discussion at the event within the HLTH conference are: making the future of food and nutrition accessible and sustainable, managing and monitoring sleep health, and destigmatizing sexual health and wellness. Register today!
HerMD raises $10M to expand women’s sexual health, menopause services
The company currently operates two centers, one in Cincinnati and the other in Crescent Springs, Kentucky. The Series A funding round led by JAZZ Venture Partners will allow the company to open new locations as well as offering virtual care.
Really want to improve women’s health? Pitch in to this crowd-funded vibrator
Two entrepreneurs are doing their part to achieve equality between the sexes – at least in the bedroom. They are combining crowdfunding and 3D printing to launch a new sex toy: a hands-free vibrator. According to the Center for Sexual Health, women orgasm only 64% of the time during vaginal sex, even though men think […]
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
In some states, sexual assault victims bear the burden of certain medical bills
The effects of a sexual assault can be long-lasting, but the medical bills shouldn’t be. Yet a new study finds that despite federal efforts to lift that burden from rape victims, a hodgepodge of state rules means some victims may still be charged for medical services related to rape, including prevention and treatment of pregnancy or sexually […]
Hula unzips a new way to create a personal sexual health record
A startup working to make sex safer and more informed has changed its name, launched an app and raised almost $1 millon. Qpid.me is now Hula. Founder and CEO Ramin Bastani said that his company is building a database of STD testing centers around the country. The Hula team is creating a Yelp-type listing for […]