Wisp and Mount Sinai Partner to Expand Remote HIV Prevention in New York
Event summary
- Wisp collaborates with Mount Sinai to launch a fully remote PrEP program in New York State.
- The program aims to address barriers like stigma, access, and insurance complexity, with 99% of patients paying $0.
- Mount Sinai’s hybrid tele-PrEP program, launched in 2022, now offers fully remote options.
- Wisp’s PrEP program includes at-home testing, discreet delivery, and prescriptions within 24–48 hours.
The big picture
Wisp’s collaboration with Mount Sinai marks a strategic shift toward embedding telehealth solutions within academic medical systems. This partnership aligns with broader industry trends of leveraging digital health to improve access to preventive care, particularly for underserved populations. The move underscores the growing importance of hybrid care models that combine remote convenience with clinical depth.
What we're watching
- Scalability
- How Wisp will integrate its digital-first model with Mount Sinai’s clinical infrastructure to scale the program.
- Adoption Rates
- Whether the fully remote model will increase PrEP adoption among underserved communities in New York.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which regulatory hurdles for telehealth-based HIV prevention programs will be addressed.
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