A few category-level distinctions may be useful: Versus general telehealth platforms (Hims, Ro, Teladoc): General telehealth platforms are built for breadth - urgent care, primary care, common medications
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They are indicated for type 2 diabetes management, weight reduction in obesity, and cardiovascular risk reduction, with ongoing investigation into metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, chronic kidney disease, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
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