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Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review

A federal judge has ruled that the abortion drug mifepristone can continue to be dispensed by mail to people with prescriptions, at least for now

The Independent UK

Family sues Connecticut hospital after their son died ‘as a telehealth doctor watched over his ICU care’

The 26-year-old dental student died in August 2024

The Independent UK

Red tape delays mental health care for rural Aussies

A Medicare change designed to improve quality of care is inadvertently disadvantaging rural people seeking mental health treatment, an inquiry has been told.

AAP

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Should you microdose GLP-1 drugs? Here’s what experts say

One in seven people using GLP-1s are microdosing the medication including celebrities like Andy Cohen and Brooks Nader

The Independent UK

Hands-on telehealth helps reach rural Texas communities

A new approach aims to tailor telehealth to the realities of an older, rural population by offering a physical place with reliable connectivity and an on-site nurse.

The Texas Tribune

US abortion rate holds steady largely due to travel and telehealth availability – report

Shift seen away from from traveling to states with legal abortion in favor of telehealth and mail-order pills

The Guardian - US

Teens are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth – new research

Teens in the U.S. are obtaining medication abortion pills through telehealth, and young people age 18 to 24 are ordering medication abortion at much higher rates than older adults.

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Medicare Is Reducing Coverage for Certain Preventive Screenings in 2026—Here’s What’s Changing

If you’ve always assumed Medicare fully covers your preventive screenings, 2026 may come as a surprise. While some services are expanding, others are becoming more...

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Medicinal cannabis has gone mainstream. But Australia’s struggling to cope

Medicinal cannabis has become a routine part of health care in Australia far more quickly than many expected.

The Conversation

States with bans are working hard to fight telehealth-prescribed abortion pills

Multiple states are challenging the federal rules that allow mifepristone to be prescribed via telehealth

The Independent UK

YC-Backed Planbase Bets AI Agents Can Solve Healthcare's Staffing Problems

With telehealth usage remaining high and home-based care continuing to expand, healthcare in the U.S. is increasingly delivered outside traditional facilities.

International Business Times

Why Thousands of Seniors are Losing Their Home Doctor Visits After March 31

For many seniors, seeing a doctor from the comfort of home has been a lifeline. Honestly, it’s been transformative for how many people approach their...

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Novo Nordisk and Hims & Hers Turn Patent Dispute Into Business Opportunity

Novo Nordisk drops its lawsuit against Hims & Hers as the companies partner to offer FDA-approved Wegovy and Ozempic through the telehealth platform.

International Business Times

Out-of-Network Shock: 9 Appointments That Can Trigger Bills Your Insurance Won’t Cover

With the amount of money most of us are paying in monthly premiums, you would expect that your insurance would handle most of the cost....

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7 Mental Health Supports for Seniors That Are Easier to Access Than You Think

Many seniors feel like mental health support is out of reach, too expensive, or simply too complicated to navigate. But the truth is that more...

The Conversation

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Americans age 65 and older who are insured by Medicare logged about 60 million telehealth visits annually between 2021 and 2023 – about 31 million for mental health and 29 million for other health issues. That’s the key finding in a new study I co-authored in the journal Annals of…

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7 New Federal Rules That Could Delay Medicare Reimbursements

Medicare reimbursement can take a while, but some seniors have noticed that they’re taking longer than usual this year. And they’re not imagining it. A...

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Telehealth in 2026: Why Some Virtual Visits Now Cost More

During the COVID-19 pandemic, laws were passed to make telehealth visits more accessible to everyone. However, in the post-pandemic world, the rules are starting to...

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The Independent UK

Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight loss pill

Telehealth company Hims & Hers dropped its plan to offer a knockoff version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy on Saturday — two days after it announced the new drug

Euronews

US health company launches weight-loss pill that Novo Nordisk calls an 'untested knockoff'

The American telehealth company announced the launch of a compounded weight-loss pill for €41, drawing criticism from Novo Nordisk, the Danish company behind the weight-loss drug Wegovy, which called the product an “untested knockoff.”

The Independent UK

Hims & Hers launches copy of Wegovy pill, prompting legal threats from drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Telehealth company Hims & Hers is launching a cheaper, off-brand version of the blockbuster weight loss pill Wegovy

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8 Medicare Plan Details Many Retirees Didn’t Notice During Enrollment

The Open Enrollment period is a blur of glossy brochures and television ads promising “free groceries” and “$0 premiums.” Now that the dust has settled...

The Independent UK

George Clooney and Kendall Jenner to feature in Super Bowl ads as off-field battle heats up

Over 120 million viewers will tune in for this weekend’s Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots

The Guardian - US

Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare

Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers

The Conversation

The government wants to track your medicines – here’s why

On Wednesday, the federal government announced plans to reform how medications are dispensed and tracked, aiming to reduce unsafe use, stockpiling and “doctor shopping”.

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