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The acquisition of the international telehealth company will allow Hims & Hers to expand its presence in Australia, Japan, Germany, Canada and the UK.

The extension allows providers to continue remotely prescribing Schedule II–V controlled substances under specific conditions to prevent a disruptive "telemedicine cliff."

HEYDOC CEO Dr Raymond Choy explains how digital-first workflows can shoulder most care needs of small business employees, making an RM20 outpatient benefits plan possible.

Healthcare experts weigh in on how patients and providers will be impacted due to telehealth and hospital-at-home programs not being extended.

The spin-off company is expected to rake in almost $2 billion in revenue this year.

The announcement comes the same week the pharma giant ended its collaboration with Hims & Hers to sell Wegovy, alleging the company engages in deceptive marketing and illegally sells copycat drugs.

In the four years since virtual hospital Sheba Beyond's launch, its director general, Dr. Galia Barkai, says leadership has learned that success relies less on technology and more on securing reimbursement and managing change.

Most Americans own smartphones that can connect to telehealth platforms, and SoNE Health's chief information officer, Renee Broadbent, says virtual visits for wellness screenings and tests can help decrease emergency room usage.

North Carolina's MOTHeRS Project has provided thousands of pregnant women in underserved areas with specialized maternity telehealth care. Dr. Sy Saeed offers recommendations for organizations seeking to implement similar programs.  

While telehealth remains popular with patients after the pandemic, Scott Wilson, AVP of enterprise care solutions at Teladoc, warns that issues around regulation and payment may present barriers to its continued growth.