On today's episode, we discuss how wearable tech devices will shake up healthcare, which features will make health wearables a must-have, and how Amazon and Apple will continue to disrupt the industry. "In Other News," we talk about why digital pharmacies are getting in trouble and what we should make of telehealth companies slowing down. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Lisa Phillips and Rajiv Leventhal.
Brands are unsure how—or if—to speak out about abortion: Some firms have taken strong stances, while others consider how to respond.
Top pain points for healthcare consumers include difficulty acquiring and paying cost estimates for care, per Experian. We explore how companies are investing in BNPL to meet patients’ needs.
The end of the public health emergency could eliminate telehealth access for many socioeconomically disadvantaged Medicare patients.
Top mental health apps fall short on privacy: New research shows that mental health apps like BetterHelp and Talkspace put consumers’ privacy at risk. We detail how ultra-transparent data practices will be key to retaining long-term users.
We unpack Teladoc’s Q1 earnings and explore how Livongo may not be living up to expectations and how telehealth firms will fare in a post-COVID world.