Baden Bower Leads PR for Mella and Vetster’s New Partnership in Telehealth for Pets

Baden Bower Leads PR for Mella and Vetster’s New Partnership in Telehealth for Pets

Chicago startup Mella Pet Care has teamed up with Vetster, a veterinary telemedicine platform, to make around-the-clock pet care available across the U.K., Canada, and the U.S. through the Mella app. This could lead to a new era in pet healthcare, making veterinary care more accessible. Baden Bower, a well-regarded publicity agency focused on entrepreneurial … Read more

Patients ‘clearing MCs’ or taking sick leave for holidays: Doctors speak out about telemedicine abuse

Patients ‘clearing MCs’ or taking sick leave for holidays: Doctors speak out about telemedicine abuse

TELEMEDICINE APPS STEPPING UP CHECKS In the wake of the MaNaDr incident, some telemedicine apps and healthcare providers told CNA they are stepping up checks on their doctors and patients to prevent abuse. Digital healthcare provider Speedoc, which offers house calls by doctors and telemedicine, said it has implemented additional checks and audits on how … Read more

Doctors pushing to expand access to telemedicine visits for mental health patients

Doctors pushing to expand access to telemedicine visits for mental health patients

Health care providers plan to discuss a slew of telehealth topics at the third National Telehealth Conference on Tuesday. As in-person doctor’s visits return to pre-pandemic levels, some virtual medical visits are not dwindling. In fact, some research shows mental health patients prefer visiting health care providers from the comforts of their own homes. More … Read more