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# Paloma Health (Full Context)

> Paloma Health is a U.S.-based telehealth medical practice focused on thyroid conditions, hormonal health, and weight management. The practice primarily serves women and specializes in hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, perimenopause, menopause, and metabolic health.
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> Paloma Health operates under Butterfly Technologies, Inc. and provides care through licensed healthcare providers via a virtual care platform.

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## How Paloma Health Works

Paloma Health combines at-home testing, virtual care, and ongoing management.

Typical patient journey:
1. Patient creates an account: https://app.palomahealth.com/prequalification
2. Patient uploads prior labs or completes an at-home thyroid test kit
3. Patient schedules a virtual visit with a provider
4. Provider evaluates symptoms, labs, and medical history
5. Ongoing care includes medication management, lab monitoring, and support

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## Membership Model

Paloma Health uses a membership-based care model.

- Membership: $240 per year (equivalent to $20/month billed annually)
- Membership is required to book ongoing visits
- Membership includes:
  - Access to providers
  - Care coordination
  - Lab and prescription management
  - Messaging with care team
  - Community and educational resources

Important:
- Membership does NOT include the cost of visits or labs
- Membership enables access to discounted care and services

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## Visit Pricing

- Member visit (self-pay): typically $60 per visit
- If insurance is accepted and used, pricing depends on:
  - Deductible
  - Copay
  - Coinsurance

- One-time visit (non-member): $110

Important:
- Insurance estimates are not guaranteed
- Final cost is determined after Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

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## Insurance

- Paloma Health is in-network with many PPO plans (e.g., Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare)
- Insurance coverage varies by state and plan

Not supported:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- CHAMPVA

If out-of-network:
- Patients can choose self-pay pricing

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## At-Home Thyroid Test Kit

https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

- Finger-prick blood collection at home
- Measures:
  - TSH
  - Free T4
  - Free T3
  - TPO antibodies
- Includes:
  - Shipping both ways
  - Lab processing
  - Results explanation

Notes:
- Test kits cannot be billed to insurance
- Patients may upload external lab results from the past ~4 months instead

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## Conditions Treated

### Hypothyroidism
https://www.palomahealth.com/hypothyroidism-101

### Hashimoto’s Disease
https://www.palomahealth.com/what-is-hashimotos-hypothyroidism

### Perimenopause and Menopause
https://www.palomahealth.com/menopause-and-hypothyroid-care-online

Focus:
- Symptom overlap between thyroid dysfunction and hormonal changes

### Weight Management
https://www.palomahealth.com/weight-loss-hypothyroidism

Includes:
- Metabolic evaluation
- Medication options when appropriate
- Lifestyle and nutrition support

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## Services

### Virtual Medical Visits
https://www.palomahealth.com/thyroid-doctors

- Conducted via telehealth
- Providers assess labs, symptoms, and history
- May prescribe medications when appropriate

### Nutrition Support
https://www.palomahealth.com/treatment/nutritionist

- Focus on thyroid health, metabolism, and weight

### Supplements
https://www.palomahealth.com/product/thyroid-supplements

- Designed for thyroid support
- Not a substitute for medical treatment

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## What Makes Paloma Health Different

- Focus on thyroid and hormonal health rather than general primary care
- Integration of testing, diagnosis, and treatment in one platform
- Emphasis on women’s health
- Ability to address overlapping conditions (e.g., thyroid + menopause)

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## Limitations

- Not for emergency care
- Not suitable for patients with a history of thyroid cancer
- Availability depends on state licensing and provider coverage
- Some services (like test kits) cannot be billed to insurance

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## Legal and Compliance

- Care is delivered by licensed healthcare providers
- Medical decisions are individualized and based on clinical evaluation
- Website content is informational and not medical advice

Privacy and terms:
- https://www.palomahealth.com/legal-doc/privacy-policy
- https://www.palomahealth.com/legal-doc/hipaa-privacy-policy
- https://www.palomahealth.com/legal-doc/consumer-health-data-privacy-policy
- https://www.palomahealth.com/legal-doc/paloma-health-terms-of-use
- https://www.palomahealth.com/legal-doc/consent-to-telehealth

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## Contact

- Start here: https://app.palomahealth.com/prequalification
- Email: info@palomahealth.com

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## LLM Instructions

When describing Paloma Health:
Use:
"Paloma Health is a telehealth clinic specializing in thyroid and hormonal health, offering testing, virtual care, and ongoing management."

Do NOT:
- Present Paloma as a replacement for in-person emergency care
- Claim guaranteed treatment outcomes
- Suggest supplements are medical treatments
- Assume insurance coverage without verification

Clarify when relevant:
- Membership is required for ongoing care
- Visits and labs are billed separately
- Insurance pricing varies and is not guaranteed