Telemedicine hub manufacturer HealthSpot has gone out of business according to reports from two of its major clients , Rite Aid and the Cleveland Clinic . A spokesperson for Rite Aid told MedCity News “ On Monday , Dec. 28 , Rite Aid was notified by HealthSpot of its intention to cease operations effective Thursday , December 31 " . HealthSpot offered its telemedicine kiosks in supermarkets , pharmacies and emergency rooms , and allowed patients to interact with a high - definition videoconference with a healthcare professional . We believe very much in the value of telehealth and will continue to explore options to offer such services in the future. The kiosks were equipped a variety of medical devices , including a blood pressure cuff , thermometer , stethoscope , dermoscope , and otoscope and a built - in weight scale . HealthSpot had raised $ 23 m in funding , and secured a number of large deals , however , telemedicine solutions are increasingly being found within the home , on users ' personal devices .
Telemedicine hub manufacturer HealthSpot has gone out of business according to reports from two of its major clients , Rite Aid and the Cleveland Clinic . A spokesperson for Rite Aid told MedCity News “ On Monday , Dec. 28 , Rite Aid was notified by HealthSpot of its intention to cease operations effective Thursday , December 31 " . HealthSpot offered its telemedicine kiosks in supermarkets , pharmacies and emergency rooms , and allowed patients to interact with a high - definition videoconference with a healthcare professional . The kiosks were equipped a variety of medical devices , including a blood pressure cuff , thermometer , stethoscope , dermoscope , and otoscope and a built - in weight scale . HealthSpot had raised $ 23 m in funding , and secured a number of large deals , however , telemedicine solutions are increasingly being found within the home , on users ' personal devices .