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Wisp, a women\u2019s telehealth company, launched<\/a> a partnership with Visby Medical on Thursday to increase access to Visby\u2019s at-home polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for sexually transmitted infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York City-based Wisp<\/a> is a direct-to-consumer company offering treatments for different sexual and reproductive health needs, including birth control, fertility, menopause and sexually transmitted diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visby Medical\u2019s Women\u2019s Sexual Health PCR test is palm sized and able to provide results in 30 minutes through the company\u2019s mobile app. It tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis using a single swab. The test costs $149.99 and is an eligible expense for Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts. It\u2019s also authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the new partnership, those who receive a positive result on Visby\u2019s test can then be referred to Wisp for follow-up care at no extra cost. Patients receive a virtual consultation with a Wisp provider, who can prescribe antibiotics \u2014 if appropriate \u2014 that can be shipped to their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership with Wisp makes Visby\u2019s test more actionable, according to Adam de la Zerda, CEO and founder of Visby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWisp brings a strong, established telehealth platform focused on women\u2019s health, and the ability to deliver fast, discreet, and clinically sound follow-up care,\u201d de la Zerda told MedCity News. \u201cThat was key. A test is only as valuable as what happens next, and Wisp ensures patients can quickly speak with a licensed provider and access treatment without unnecessary delays or barriers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, over one million curable sexually transmitted infections are contracted globally each day among people ages 15-49, with most cases showing no symptoms and potentially causing long-term health problems if untreated. In the United States, complications from untreated STIs are linked to nearly 100,000 cases of infertility in women each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By working together, the companies hope to \u201cclose the gap between testing and treatment,\u201d said Monica Cepak, CEO of Wisp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToo often, patients face delays, friction, or drop-off after getting tested,\u201d she said in an email. \u201cThis partnership is designed to create a seamless, end-to-end experience, from diagnosis to care, all from home. Longer term, the focus is on expanding access, reducing untreated infections, and setting a new standard for how sexual health care is delivered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other digital women\u2019s health companies include Visana Health and Hello Alpha, while other companies that offer STI testing include Evvy and myLab Box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo: metamorworks, Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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