FTC sues Hims & Hers over alleged privacy violations, deceptive billing practices
Jill Hughes / healthcaredive - Regulators say the telehealth company illegally shared patient health data with advertisers and misled its customers. Hims & Hers hit back, calling the claims “baseless.”
AI Summary: Federal regulators have filed a lawsuit accusing telehealth and wellness firm Hims & Hers of improperly handling consumer data and engaging in misleading billing practices. The action alleges privacy violations and deceptive charges tied to subscription services, prompting scrutiny of digital health companies that promised convenience — and apparently delivered confusion instead.
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