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The digital therapeutics industry must conduct and publish rigorous, replicable research if it is to truly become a legitimate option alongside in-person cognitive behavioral therapy and medications.
The survey found 66.5% of respondents were interested in at least some video appointments in the future, but 53% preferred an in-person visit.
Regulora delivers behavioral therapy based on gut-directed hypnotherapy through a smartphone app.
The service, to debut in the coming weeks, will include telehealth consultations and antiviral drug prescriptions.
The tool can help users find locations for 25 different lab testing services, including blood tests, drug tests and HIV tests.
The service is now available in some markets, but the companies plan to expand to additional cities.
Baby boomers are less likely to see therapists or psychiatrists, despite the growing need during the pandemic. Telehealth could help lower those barriers to care.
The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey found 26% of healthcare organizations reported a quarter or more of their patients have used telehealth, compared with only 7% in 2019.
Digital tools have to do more than just feed people data. They must also keep them engaged and motivate them to make healthier decisions. This is where behavioral science comes in.
This comes roughly two years after Ro inked a deal with Plenity creator Gelesis.