Medical technology start - up [UNK] has launched a telemedicine app enabling doctors to prescribe treatments for some conditions via text message . Users can be referred for services including urinary tract infection treatment , cold sore and acne management , HIV treatment and birth control provision . Any medications needed can be sent via mail order or picked up at a pharmacy. Once a prescription has been given , medication can be ordered via mail or purchased at a pharmacy . Payment is made through the app rather than via an insurer . HeyDoctor has an in - house medical team of doctors to evaluate patients ' needs through it may in future work with health systems .
Medical technology start - up [UNK] has launched a telemedicine app enabling doctors to prescribe treatments for some conditions via text message . Users can be referred for services including urinary tract infection treatment , cold sore and acne management , HIV treatment and birth control provision . Once a prescription has been given , medication can be ordered via mail or purchased at a pharmacy . Payment is made through the app rather than via an insurer . HeyDoctor has an in - house medical team of doctors to evaluate patients ' needs through it may in future work with health systems .