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Telehealth Platform Terms Reviews

Sensitive health data sharing, subscription traps, and therapist/provider matching limitations. I analyze the terms that affect your mental health care and medical consultations.

4
Platforms Reviewed
48
Avg Score
Talkspace
Best in Category

Platform Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of consumer fairness scores across major telehealth platforms.

Platform Score Grade Key Gotcha
Talkspace
Best in Category
58 C+ Therapist turnover, data sharing concerns View Review →
Hims/Hers
50 C Auto-refill subscriptions, prescription practices View Review →
BetterHelp
45 C- FTC data sharing settlement, subscription traps View Review →
Teladoc
Lowest in Category
39 D+ Visit fees vary, limited provider continuity View Review →

🔎 Key Findings Across All Platforms

Health Data Sharing with Advertisers

Several platforms have shared sensitive health questionnaire data with advertising platforms like Facebook and Snapchat, often without clear consent.

Subscription Auto-Renewal During Treatment

Plans auto-renew even during active treatment. Canceling requires navigating complex processes while potentially disrupting ongoing care.

Therapist/Provider Availability Not Guaranteed

Platforms promise access to providers but don't guarantee availability of your preferred therapist or continuity of care with the same provider.

HIPAA Limitations for Non-Covered Services

Many telehealth services fall outside traditional HIPAA protections, leaving your health data with fewer legal safeguards than you might expect.

Platform Reviews

Click through for complete analysis of each platform's terms of service.

Talkspace Best in Category

58/100 (C+)
  • High therapist turnover rates
  • Data sharing similar to BetterHelp
  • Subscription lock-in during treatment
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Hims/Hers

50/100 (C)
  • Auto-refill prescription subscriptions
  • Aggressive cancellation friction
  • Direct-to-consumer prescription concerns
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BetterHelp

45/100 (C-)
  • FTC $7.8M data sharing settlement
  • Subscription traps and billing issues
  • Therapist availability unpredictable
Full Review →

Teladoc Lowest in Category

39/100 (D+)
  • More established, better data practices
  • Visit fees can vary significantly
  • Limited provider continuity guarantees
Full Review →

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