TELEVETTEDCOMPARE · PRESCRIBERS
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Of the 9 telehealth companies we've broken down, Strut Health, RxSpan MD and Collective say physicians or doctors review your case, and SHED names an MD and a DO on its homepage; the rest say "licensed clinicians" or "providers" without stating credentials. HealthRX and Collective use questionnaire-based review; Embody, DudeMeds, SHED and MEDGm are mostly asynchronous but may require a live video or phone visit depending on your state or case. None names your individual prescriber in advance.
| Company | Who prescribes | How you're seen |
|---|---|---|
| Embody Async; live in some cases | US-licensed clinicians in OpenLoop Health's network (credential type not stated; individuals not named) | Online intake reviewed by a provider; a virtual visit may be required |
| Strut Health Not published | Licensed U.S. physicians (individuals not named on homepage) | “Online visit” of about 5 minutes; whether it's a questionnaire or live isn't stated |
| DudeMeds Async; live in some cases | Licensed healthcare providers (credential type not stated) | Questionnaire-based in most states; some states require a video visit |
| Happy Head Not published | Founded by a board-certified dermatologist and a hair transplant surgeon; treating clinicians not named | Not published |
| SHED Async; live in some cases | Licensed U.S. providers; names clinicians including Dr. Asad Niazi, MD, MPH and Dr. Abhi Patel, DO | Depending on your state, may be no live visit (“no appointment required”) |
| RxSpan MD Not published | Licensed physician reviews every plan; founder is a board-certified plastic surgeon | Not published |
| HealthRX Questionnaire-based | Independent US-licensed clinicians licensed in your state (credential type not stated) | Questionnaire-based review within about 24 hours |
| MEDGm Async; live in some cases | OpenLoop Health's network of U.S.-licensed providers (credential type not stated) | An OpenLoop clinician reviews after payment; some states require a live video or phone consult |
| Collective Questionnaire-based | US-licensed doctors via independent third-party providers (individuals not named) | Online health review, no in-person visit or labs to start; a doctor reviews it, usually within a day or two |
Questionnaire-based
You fill out an online health questionnaire; a clinician reviews it and messages you if needed. No scheduled live visit to start.
Who it suits: People who want speed and convenience.
Tradeoffs:
Companies: HealthRX, Collective
Async; live in some cases
Review is usually questionnaire-based, but some states or cases require a live video or phone consult.
Not published
These companies don't say whether review is a questionnaire or a live visit on the pages we reviewed.
Companies: Strut Health, Happy Head, RxSpan MD
Every company we've broken down says a licensed U.S. clinician reviews you before prescribing. Strut Health, RxSpan MD and Collective say physicians or doctors; SHED names an MD and a DO; the others say "licensed clinicians" or "providers" without stating credentials. Checked Oct 16, 2026.
Usually not at the companies we've broken down. HealthRX and Collective use questionnaire-based review; DudeMeds and MEDGm say some states require a live video (or phone) visit; Embody says a virtual visit may be required.
Embody and MEDGm say their clinicians are in OpenLoop Health's network.
Facts are what each company published when we checked (Oct 16, 2026) and can change. This page compares published terms; it is not a rating. More comparisons: Pricing models · Medication types · Refund policies · Insurance & HSA/FSA · States served · Prescribers · Regulatory history. Full facts in each breakdown.