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Alcohol Addiction Treatment Firm will be Banned from Disclosing Health Data for Advertising to Settle FTC Charges that It Shared Data Without Consent

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against an alcohol addiction treatment service for allegedly disclosing users’ personal health data to third-party advertising platforms, including Meta and Google, for advertising without consumer consent, after promising to keep such information confidential.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against an alcohol addiction treatment service for allegedly disclosing users’ personal health data to third-party advertising platforms, including Meta and Google, for advertising without consumer consent, after promising to keep such information confidential.
  • As part of a proposed order settling the FTC allegations, New York-based Monument, Inc. will be banned from disclosing health information for advertising and must obtain users’ affirmative consent before sharing health information with third parties for any other purpose.
  • “This action continues the FTC’s work to ensure strict limits on how firms handle sensitive health data, rather than putting the onus on consumers to protect themselves,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
  • Monument used these pixels and APIs to track “standard” and “custom events,” meaning instances in which consumers interacted with Monument’s website.
  • If the company is found to have misrepresented its finances, it will be required to pay the full amount.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 to refer the complaint and stipulated final order to the Department of Justice for filing.
  • The DOJ filed the complaint and stipulated order in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Ad Results Media Names Jordan Fox Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Ad Results Media (ARM), the leading audio-focused agency known for its innovative work across podcasts, digital audio, vodcasting, and other digital audio channels, announced the appointment of Jordan Fox as Chief Executive Officer. With a rich leadership background spanning media, marketing, and technology, Fox brings over two decades of experience to ARM. Previously, he led award-winning creative and digital agency Laundry Service, transforming the business from a social media-focused boutique to a full-stack creative, digital, and influencer marketing leader.

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  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Ad Results Media (ARM), the leading audio-focused agency known for its innovative work across podcasts, digital audio, vodcasting, and other digital audio channels, announced the appointment of Jordan Fox as Chief Executive Officer.
  • With a rich leadership background spanning media, marketing, and technology, Fox brings over two decades of experience to ARM.
  • Ad Results Media (ARM), an expert audio agency with over 25 years of experience, empowers brands and agencies to boost channel performance and sales using the power of audio.
  • Pioneering the podcast advertising landscape with the very first podcast ad placement in 2010, ARM now stands as the world's largest podcast media buyer.

FTC Releases 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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FTC Releases 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy and Data Security Update for 2023 that highlights the FTC’s work to protect consumer privacy and respond to the evolving ways that companies use consumer data such as in the development of artificial intelligence models and misuse of health data.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy and Data Security Update for 2023 that highlights the FTC’s work to protect consumer privacy and respond to the evolving ways that companies use consumer data such as in the development of artificial intelligence models and misuse of health data.
  • Between 2021 and 2023, the FTC has taken action to address privacy and security threats in several key areas including:
  • The FTC also has remained active in targeting companies that fail to implement reasonable data security measures to protect consumer data.
  • In 2022 and 2023 alone, the FTC announced or finalized enforcement actions against Global Tel*Link, Drizly, Chegg, and CafePress for data security failures.
  • In addition to vigorous enforcement, the FTC has engaged in rulemaking and other policy work to establish baseline standards that protect consumers’ privacy.

Teladoc Health Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Teladoc Health Integrated Care ("Integrated Care") segment revenue increased 8% to $384.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and BetterHelp segment revenue was essentially flat at $276.2 million.

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  • Teladoc Health Integrated Care ("Integrated Care") segment revenue increased 8% to $384.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and BetterHelp segment revenue was essentially flat at $276.2 million.
  • Net loss totaled $28.9 million, or $0.17 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $3,810.1 million, or $23.49 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • GAAP gross margin, which includes depreciation and amortization, was 68.8% for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 68.6% for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted gross margin(1) was 70.7% for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 70.4% for the fourth quarter of 2022.

5 ways to treat yourself and avoid forfeiting flexible spending account (FSA) funds to the March 15 deadline

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- March 15 is an important day for over 30 million Americans who are enrolled in a flexible spending account (FSA), as it is the most common grace period deadline for FSA users. For the 37% of FSA users who have the optional grace period deadline along with a 2023 plan year deadline that ended on December 31, 2023, March 15, 2024 may be the last day to spend down their remaining FSA funds to avoid forfeiture. FSA Store®, the first and leading online store to exclusively sell FSA-eligible products, is sharing these tips about the upcoming March 15 grace period deadline to help consumers use, not lose, their FSA funds.

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  • FSA Store ®, the first and leading online store to exclusively sell FSA-eligible products, is sharing these tips about the upcoming March 15 grace period deadline to help consumers use, not lose, their FSA funds.
  • For the 37% of FSA users who have the optional grace period deadline along with a 2023 plan year deadline that ended on December 31, 2023, March 15, 2024 may be the last day to spend down their remaining FSA funds to avoid forfeiture.
  • In addition, there are many surprisingly eligible ways to use these tax-free funds throughout the year.
  • Explore the searchable eligibility list at FSA Store and spend applicable FSA funds before March 15, or learn more about the FSA grace period in our Learning Center .

Global Healthcare E-commerce Market to Accrue $1038.17 Billion by 2030, Registering a Robust 19.93% CAGR, Propelled by Rising Adoption of Online Healthcare Solutions, States Kings Research

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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The consumers segment led the global healthcare e-commerce market in 2022.

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  • The consumers segment led the global healthcare e-commerce market in 2022.
  • The surge in adoption of online healthcare solutions, particularly telemedicine services and health & wellness products, was also accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The growth of the global healthcare e-commerce market is propelled by the rising demand for procurement convenience in healthcare, attracting consumers and professionals seeking online access to medicines and medical supplies.
  • The United States, with substantial investments in digital healthcare infrastructure and a significant e-commerce industry presence, leads as the largest market for healthcare e-commerce in North America.

Global Healthcare E-commerce Market to Accrue $1038.17 Billion by 2030, Registering a Robust 19.93% CAGR, Propelled by Rising Adoption of Online Healthcare Solutions, States Kings Research

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
BetterHelp, Hospital, Internet, Investment, Dietary supplement, Telehealth, Health, Growth, Pharmacy, Commerce, Currency strap, Plasma protein binding, Safety, COVID-19, Patient, Mental, Partnership, Online shopping

The consumers segment led the global healthcare e-commerce market in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The consumers segment led the global healthcare e-commerce market in 2022.
  • The surge in adoption of online healthcare solutions, particularly telemedicine services and health & wellness products, was also accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The growth of the global healthcare e-commerce market is propelled by the rising demand for procurement convenience in healthcare, attracting consumers and professionals seeking online access to medicines and medical supplies.
  • The United States, with substantial investments in digital healthcare infrastructure and a significant e-commerce industry presence, leads as the largest market for healthcare e-commerce in North America.

Teladoc Health highlights progress in advancing care access, sustainability in new report

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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PURCHASE, NY, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, today published its fourth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.

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  • PURCHASE, NY, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, today published its fourth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.
  • The latest report highlights the organization’s growing positive impact on communities around the globe—from expanding access to equitable care and advancing health equity, to further reducing packaging materials to support sustainability goals.
  • “Our continued momentum and unsurpassed scale helped us make an even greater impact this year,” said Jason Gorevic, chief executive officer of Teladoc Health.
  • “Our mission-focused work has never been more important.”
    To view Teladoc Health’s full report and learn more about the company’s CSR efforts, click here .