Hims and Hers and Hearts – Cardiology Blurs Into DTC Retail Health
By Jane Sarasohn-Kahn on 7 August 2023 in Cardiovascular health, Clinical lab, Connected health, Consumer electronics, Consumer experience, Consumer-directed health, Determinants of health, Digital health, DTC health, Education and health, Employers, Fitness, Food and health, Grocery stores, Health apps, Health at home, Health care industry, Health Consumers, Health ecosystem, Health engagement, Health marketing, Health policy, Healthcare access, Heart disease, Heart health, Men's health, Nutrition, Patient engagement, Patient experience, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy, Popular culture and health, Prescription drugs, Prevention, Prevention and wellness, Retail health, SDoH, Self-care, Sex and health, Shopping and health, Smartwatches, Social determinants of health, Telehealth, Trust, User experience UX, Virtual health, Wearable tech, Women and health
Statin therapy has been used for decades to lower cholesterol with the goal of reducing mortality and preventing cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Hims & Hers announced a new service offering for health consumers and clinicians concerned about heart health called Heart Health by Hims. This is Hims & Hers’ first foray into cardiovascular health, working in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC). ACC clinical guidelines will inform the Hims’ provider platform for the program. “Prevention is the ideal mechanism to decrease cardiovascular events and ensure optimal heart
I'm looking forward to brainstorming digital health and AI at the annual Cain Brothers private company healthcare conference in New York City.
Can't wait for 2024 CES to brainstorm and share perspectives on health consumers, digital health, and the new HomeCare and retail health closer-to-home. See you in January 2024 for a great start to the New Year....
Health tech is now mainstream at the annual CES (aka Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas #CES2024 and I'll be there collaborating with clients and innovators starting with the Media Days and into the conference and convention floor meeting up with the latest digital health goodness -- as well as smart home, smart cars, and, well, pretty much smart-everything that helps us make health at home.