WHOOP MG

WHOOP HealthEx feature adds doctors to 359 dollar annual membership

Abbott and Mayo Clinic backed WHOOP so doctors can bill Medicare for a $359-a-year wristband most patients can't afford.

The Short Version

WHOOP announced a $10 billion valuation, added Abbott and Mayo Clinic as investors, and launched HealthEx, a feature letting doctors review member biometric data during in-app video visits.

WHOOP raised money at a $10 billion valuation and brought Abbott and Mayo Clinic onto its investor list, which matters because those two names open doors to Medicare reimbursements, not just magazine covers. The new HealthEx feature lets a doctor enter a video call with months of your biometric data and medical records already loaded, so the appointment starts informed instead of from scratch. But WHOOP already charges $359 a year, and doctors cost extra on top of that. The people who most need continuous health monitoring are often the ones least able to pay two subscription fees for the privilege.

Also Worth Reading

MobiHealthNews

WHOOP launches clinician video visits, EHR integration with HealthEx

Read →
Forbes

Blurred Lines: WHOOP’s $10B Deal Begs Question, Can The Wellness Brand Cross Over Into Health?

Read →
Engadget

Whoop will soon offer users in-app video consultations with licensed clinicians

Read →
← NewerwhoopWHOOP adds strength training strain analysis for weightlifters
Older →whoopWHOOP vs Apple Watch 60-day comparison for daily fitness tracking