telehealth

The raise will help SteadyMD further develop its technology platform and online services.

There is a rising need for digital tools including apps to treat mental health under social distancing orders, says Dr. John Torous, director of the digital psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

The proposal would fully fund telehealth services and devices for eligible healthcare providers, although some aren't pleased with its exclusion of for-profit hospitals.

Funds will be used to expand further and strengthen the startup’s medical network.

Marianna Imenokhoeva, founder at LinktoMedicine and Future50 International, writes about telehealth and its practicalities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Yesterday MassChallenge hosted a summit on innovation in the age of the coronavirus crisis, and panelists discussed how providers are implementing new digital programs into their toolbox. 

A weekend update to the virtual assistant includes a new COVID-19 conversation tree, which relies on information and guidance from the CDC and links users to consumer telehealth services if appropriate.

[Since this article was published, the FDA has released an alert warning that it has not yet authorized any COVID-19 home testing kits]

The company's hybrid in-person and virtual visit approach provides consumers with male hormone replacement therapies and other supplements.