Abortions double post-Roe via telehealth pills
#AbortionPills #TelehealthDespite state bans, US abortions nearly doubled by 2025, driven by telehealth pill access. Providers adapt with misoprostol-only options or overseas mifepristone, as legal battles continue. The "genie is out of the bottle," with demand surging. read more
Telehealth firms block obesity drug access, patients frustrated
#Telehealth #ObesityDrugsTelehealth companies like Vida Health now gatekeep GLP-1 drugs for employers, requiring patients to meet extra lifestyle program rules before obtaining coverage, often causing frustration and treatment delays despite primary care prescriptions. read more
Supreme Court Keeps Abortion Pill Telehealth Access
#AbortionAccess #TelehealthThe Supreme Court preserved telehealth access to abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a lower court ruling that would have banned mail delivery. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented. The case challenging FDA rules continues in lower courts. read more