Becker's Healthcare December 27, 2023
Ashleigh Hollowell

A combination of the COVID-19 pandemic, physician shortages, and delays to receive in-person care have led to the boom of subscription-style healthcare services that promise a fast review of symptoms and streamlined ordering of prescriptions. But experts are questioning if this is truly the answer medicine needs, according to CBS News.

Companies like Hims & Hers, Wisp, Ro and many others allow consumers to easily and quickly be evaluated from the comfort of their home, or anywhere with internet access, and receive prescriptions for everything from hair loss, mental health conditions, sexually transmitted infections, birth control and more. Amazon also pushed into the subscription healthcare realm this year, partnering with One Medical to allow subscribers to more easily access care...

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