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Ex-Cerebral executive files lawsuit claiming the startup overprescribed ADHD meds

By Heather Landi

A former executive at Cerebral, a well-funded online mental health startup, claims in a labor lawsuit that the company fired him after he complained about unlawful business practices.

Tia expanding its women's health clinics into Bay Area with major UCSF Health partnership

By Heather Landi

Tia, a startup building what it calls a "modern medical home for women," inked its second major partnership with a U.S. hospital system to expand access to women's health. The startup on Monday opened its flagship San Francisco clinic, the first in the Bay Area, at the historic 1500 Mission building.

Cerebral stops prescribing Adderall for new ADHD patients as reports of DEA investigation surface

By Heather Landi

Telehealth startup Cerebral said Wednesday it would stop writing prescriptions for Adderall, Ritalin and other controlled substances to new ADHD patients. The problems at Cerebral intensified Wednesday as Insider reported that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is investigating the company.

As Teladoc shares tumbled after dismal Q1 earnings, analysts question telehealth giant's growth strategy

By Heather Landi

Telehealth giant Teladoc warned of a weak sales outlook for 2022 and some analysts are now questioning the company's long-term growth prospects as it faces competitive headwinds.

CVS study: Mental health concerns on the rise as pandemic drags on

By Paige Minemyer

Mental health concerns are on the rise across the board, and especially among Blacks, seniors, young adults and LGBTQIA people, a new survey finds.

UnitedHealthcare adopts limited coverage policy for Aduhelm

By Paige Minemyer

The health insurance giant's coverage policy aligns with Medicare's recent coverage determination, with the insurer saying it will cover the drug for people in clinical trials and will require prior authorization.

OIG report reignites lawmakers' push for action on Medicare Advantage prior authorization

By Robert King

A major new report from an HHS watchdog on prior authorization denials in Medicare Advantage sparked an urgent effort to get Congress to act on the issue.

Hello Heart notches $70M to scale up cardiovascular health app among employers

By Heather Landi

Hello Heart, a startup that helps people manage their heart health at home using their smartphones, is seeing a spike in demand among employers for digital cardiovascular solutions. The startup banked a $70 million financing round to help fuel its growth.