Wisp, a telehealth company focused on women’s health, has launched a partnership with Visby Medical to enhance access to the latter’s FDA-authorized at-home polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The announcement was made on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Based in New York, Wisp specializes in direct-to-consumer healthcare, offering treatments for various sexual and reproductive health needs, including birth control, fertility, menopause, and STIs.<\/p>\n
Visby Medical\u2019s PCR test, designed for women\u2019s sexual health, is compact and palm-sized, delivering results within 30 minutes through the company\u2019s mobile application. The test screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis using a single swab. Priced at $149.99, it is eligible for reimbursement through flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, and has received authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<\/p>\n
Under this new partnership, individuals receiving a positive test result from Visby will be referred to Wisp for follow-up care at no additional cost. Patients will have access to a virtual consultation with a Wisp provider, who can prescribe antibiotics if necessary, with prescriptions shipped directly to their homes.<\/p>\n
Adam de la Zerda, CEO and founder of Visby, highlighted that the partnership with Wisp makes their testing more actionable. \u201cWisp provides a strong and established telehealth platform focused on women\u2019s health, with the capability to deliver rapid, discreet, and clinically sound follow-up care,\u201d de la Zerda stated. \u201cThe value of a test lies in what happens next, and Wisp ensures that patients can quickly speak with a licensed provider and access treatment without unnecessary delays or barriers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Currently, over one million curable STIs are contracted daily worldwide among individuals aged 15 to 49, with most cases showing no symptoms. If left untreated, these infections can lead to long-term health issues. In the United States, complications from untreated STIs are linked to nearly 100,000 cases of infertility among women each year.<\/p>\n
The collaboration aims to \u201cbridge the gap between testing and treatment,\u201d according to Monica Cepak, CEO of Wisp. \u201cPatients often face delays, friction, or drop-offs after being tested,\u201d she noted in an email. \u201cThis partnership aims to create a seamless end-to-end experience from diagnosis to care, all from home. The long-term focus is on expanding access, reducing untreated infections, and establishing a new standard in sexual healthcare delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other digital health companies focused on women’s health include Visana Health and Hello Alpha, while testing providers such as Evvy and myLab Box also operate in the space.<\/p>\n
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