Introducing Ro’s GLP-1 Supply Tracker: a free, open-access tool to help you find which GLP-1s are available (and where) and which aren’t. Sign-up for real-time, localized supply alerts, see which drugs are in shortage, and share your shortage experiences.
Let’s work together to stay apart. It’s the only way to slow the spread of COVID-19 & save lives.
#StayApartTogether
If you’re worried you may have COVID-19, visit for a free risk assessment + free consult with a licensed doctor or nurse, if appropriate.
Insurance doesn't incentivize the healthcare system to serve the ultimate stakeholder: patients. In
@Politico
, Ro's CEO
@ZReitano
writes that giving patients the power to control their healthcare dollars would create a system responsive to patients' needs.
Thanks for standing tall,
@ShannonSharpe
. You're not the only one getting it in - we created Ro Sparks to help millions of guys do the act. We got you 💪
One thing’s for certain and two things for sure: Unc don’t run from accountability 💪🏿, he still gonna get it in 💊, and Ocho’s a damn menace 🤣
@ShannonSharpe
@ochocinco
@ShayShayMedia_
.
@CNBC
's
@chrissyfarr
reports on Ro's record growth, including 130% monthly growth of its $5 cash pay online pharmacy, and new executive leadership that will lead Ro Pharmacy and pharma partnerships to expand access to affordable medication nationwide.
"We're working to set the standard when it comes to transparency in healthcare." Read our co-founder & CEO
@ZReitano
's post on how we produce accurate, unbiased advertising content for our members across
@getroman
@hellorory
and
@QuitWithZero
:
In honor of
#BlackHistoryMonth
, join Ro for a panel celebrating Black Excellence in health tech & innovation. Hear how Black talent has driven forward some of the most valuable innovations in healthcare. Register here:
Ro has acquired
@ModernFertility
to add reproductive health to our platform and accelerate our goal of becoming the first choice in women’s healthcare. Together, we will address gaps in women’s healthcare and empower women to take control of their health.
Ro believes that all patients deserve high-quality, affordable healthcare. With the support of our investors and the commitment of our team, we’re building a patient-centric healthcare system to make that possible.
Announced today – Ro is working w/
@HealthNYGov
to vaccinate vulnerable New Yorkers, including the elderly, disabled and homebound, directly in their homes for free. Read more about this first-of-its-kind program:
In under 3 years, Ro has facilitated more than 5 million digital visits for patients in nearly every county in the U.S. Expanding access to high-quality, affordable care is just one reason why
@FortuneMagazine
named CEO
@ZReitano
to its
#40Under40
list.
Ro recently launched a free telehealth triage service for
#COVID19
: . We're now teaming up with companies, healthcare institutions, and government agencies to offer the free assessment to their employees.
Yesterday’s murders are yet another example of the ongoing fight against hate and for racial justice in this country, particularly for women of color. Ro supports
#StopAAPIHate
, visit the organization’s website for more resources.
Ro is the only company to offer integrated telemedicine, pharmacy distribution and in-home care services nationwide.
Ro’s
@ZReitano
explains how this puts patients in control and is why more patients trust Ro as the first call for their healthcare needs.
Today, Ro is launching the first nationwide, end-to-end treatment for seasonal allergies on
@getroman
and
@hellorory
. Every year, 50M Americans suffer from allergies, most not knowing the right treatment for them.
What's the Body Program? Ro's comprehensive weight loss program brings together GLP-1 treatment with provider visits, coaching, lab tests, progress tracking, and educational content to create an effective and convenient experience for each patient.
Today, Ro is announcing a partnership with
@GelesisInc
, the makers of Plenity: the first FDA-cleared weight management aid and first primary care product to launch w/ both traditional healthcare provider and telehealth services. More from Ro CEO
@ZReitano
.
Research shows that commercial insurance co-pays cost patients MORE than the cash price of a generic drug 28% of the time.
@ropharmacy
keeps it simple, offering patients over 500 of the most common generics for $5 each per month. No insurance required.
Ro's
#COVID19
telehealth assessment is now live in all 50 states & D.C. Visit to complete a free, online
#coronavirus
risk assessment, and if appropriate, connect with a U.S.-licensed provider via message, phone, or video.
#FlattenTheCurve
Health inequities are the result of a history of racism in American healthcare that persists today.
Join Ro tomorrow to learn from
@uche_blackstock
about the factors driving inequities in health outcomes, mortality & more. Sign up:
Ro has acquired
@athomekit
to turn the home into the exam room of the future. Kit’s tests and lab infrastructure will enable Ro to seamlessly collect the diagnostic data needed for an expanded scope of conditions and to support chronic and preventive care.
Ro is proud to partner with
@Uber
and more than 60 companies and organizations to offer free
#COVID19
online assessments and resources to help their respective employees, customers, students and freelancers stay safe and access guidance on
#coronavirus
remotely.
We're teaming up with
@Ro
to make their free COVID-19 telehealth assessment available to all independent workers. Whether you work w/
@Uber
,
@UberEats
,
@Lyft
,
@DoorDash
,
@Postmates
or others, we encourage you to take advantage of this resource to help you stay safe and healthy.
1/4 .
@Ro
is launching a free telehealth assessment for COVID-19. If someone believes they may be experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, they can complete the online assessment &, if appropriate, we will connect them w/ a doctor for a free video visit.
Ro's
@ZReitano
comments on the rise of
#telemedicine
and how technology can offer patients affordable access to a doctor at home, while improving the patient healthcare experience in a look at the future of virtual care by
@jmseabrook
for The
@NewYorker
.
Big day at Ro 🙌 Announcing the launch of Health Guide,
@getroman
’s answer to a growing need for medically-backed, approachable health content for patients.
"We have helped triage a patient in every single state across the country,” Ro CEO
@ZReitano
shares with
@BloombergTV
.
Watch for more on Ro's free
#COVID19
telehealth assessment and how virtual care is uniquely suited to help patients and stop the spread of
#coronavirus
.
As a healthcare company, we believe reproductive care should be available to all genders, and we are committed to fighting for equal healthcare access for our employees and patients across the country.
"It’s time to recognize that tools such as telehealth can help slow
#COVID19
down," writes Dr. Tzvi Doron, Ro SVP of Clinical Practice & Education, for
@FastCompany
reinforcing how telehealth can help
#FlattenTheCurve
and keep patients & providers safe.
Ro’s co-founder & CPO
@Saman
was named by
@CrainsNewYork
to its 2021 Notable in Health Care List! Congrats to Saman for this well-deserved recognition of all the work you do for our team and our patients!
Tonight, Ro’s CEO
@ZReitano
will join a Clubhouse discussion led by
@BradleyTusk
. Join to hear how Ro is striving toward a future in which every patient is in control of their healthcare, and can get the care they need when and where they need it.
On
@CNBC
's
@SquawkAlley
today, Ro’s CEO
@ZReitano
shared how Ro’s growth has been driven by the unique ability to deliver a seamless, end-to-end healthcare experience + how the latest funding will accelerate Ro’s vision of becoming a patient’s first call.
Ro welcomes
@tonywest
, Chief Legal Officer of
@Uber
, to our Ro’s Board of Directors. Ro’s CEO
@ZReitano
explains why he is excited for Tony to join as Ro strives to make healthcare more accessible, affordable & equitable for all.
In a note to our team today, Ro’s founders wrote, "The overturning of Roe v. Wade has the potential to impact all of us and will be felt disproportionately by those already marginalized by our healthcare system."
Access to healthcare is at the core of Ro’s mission—including reproductive and gender-affirming care. Ro is offering our employees and their families a new program to help them access these essential healthcare services regardless of where they live. Learn more below.
Today, we’re unveiling the new and improved to highlight our company’s evolution. In just over 2 years, Ro has powered over 4M online visits and 46M patient touchpoints.
🚨THIS JUST IN🚨 Ro landed on
@BuiltInNewYork
's 50 Startups to Watch in 2020, for our patient-centric approach to healthcare. Click below to check out which NYC startups to keep an eye on this year.
“That's really what the direct-to-patient model is at its core—trying to empower patients by enabling them to control the flow of money as the customers.” Ro’s CEO
@zreitano
joined
@jessdamassa
at
#ATA2022
to discuss why patients need to be stakeholders in our healthcare system.
Ro was named by
@FortuneMagazine
as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in NYC! Being entirely remote this past year, this recognition demonstrates that a great team and strong culture are not reliant on where you’re located. Proud of our team!
Today, we’re announcing an innovative partnership btw
@getroman
&
@pfizer
Greenstone to source the only FDA-approved authorized generic version of Viagra.
We believe Black Lives Matter and stand by our Black colleagues, family, friends, and community as we continue this fight for racial equality and justice.
#BlackLivesMatter
Ro is proud to be recognized as one of
@Inc
’s Best Workplaces of 2020! Congratulations to all of the companies honored who are investing in their employees’ growth and creating cultures that let them thrive:
#IncBestWorkplaces
The average American spends about $1,200 annually on prescription drugs - the highest globally.
Ro’s VP of Pharmacy & Business Development
@buck_rx
tells
@CNBC
by working w/ drug makers, Ro can offer patients more affordable options.
Our
#COVID19
Vaccine Drive is a pro bono initiative made possible by the generous support of our partners. Ro is able to offer free transport for providers and free, in-home vaccinations for eligible individuals. Learn more about the program here:
Ro has acquired
@workpath
to seamlessly connect virtual & in-person care. By adding in-home care & diagnostics, powered by Workpath’s API, Ro’s vertically integrated platform will make high-quality healthcare available wherever & whenever patients need it.
The right to vote is foundational to the health of our democracy. Ro believes in protecting Americans’ opportunity to make their voice heard at the ballot box without discrimination.
In conversation about the history of racism in healthcare, Dr.
@uche_blackstock
contextualized how systemic racism exacerbates the effects of the
#COVID19
pandemic for Black & Brown people today. Watch for more insights:
.
@CrainsNewYork
named Ro’s CEO
@ZReitano
on their annual list of New York’s Notable in Healthcare.
Congratulations to the inspiring leaders recognized for supporting the city & working to improve the healthcare system for patients in NY & beyond.
Last week, Ro welcomed
@ArlanWasHere
founder of
@Backstage_Cap
for a fireside chat to share her inspiring story of being a female,
#BIPOC
&
#LGBTQ
+ entrepreneur & discuss how to create more opportunities for these communities as business leaders.
We are grateful for the nurses, midwives, and all healthcare workers committed to keeping us safe and saving lives, today on the frontlines of
#COVID19
, and every day in the service of patients everywhere.
#WorldHealthDay
#ThanksHealthHeroes
It’s
#WorldHealthDay
!
Today, we celebrate the work of nurses & midwives by showing our appreciation for their bravery, courage & resolve in the global
#COVID19
response.
Tell us who your favourite nurse or midwife is 💐.
#SupportNursesAndMidwives
➡️
“Everybody has just been so appreciative. I’ve had patients that are 95 and 100 years old that tell you that they wouldn’t have been vaccinated if we weren’t able to come out,” Helen Turchioe, RN said of her work during Ro’s COVID-19 Vaccine Drive.
Alex Goldman shares how Ro's team designed a cross-functional product strategy centered on solving problems for patients. Read how this iterative brainstorm & build process helps Ro use technology to reimagine a more patient-centric healthcare experience.
Birth control is essential healthcare that leads to stronger, more inclusive workforces & improves race & gender equity. As a
#BusinessforBC
, Ro is dedicated to expanding access to affordable contraception for all. Join us in
@PPFA
's pledge:
Ro is one of
@CNBC
's
#Disruptor50
! This recognition is a reflection of our team’s incredible dedication to & relentless pursuit of our mission of building the accessible, impactful, and trusted healthcare that people want.
Introducing Ro’s
#Telehealth101
series, breaking down the basics and what you need to know about
#telehealth
.
Today, we start simple: What is telehealth?
Obese is a label. Obesity is a disease. Ro is proud to support
@calibrate
's
#DeleteObese
initiative to help change the way the world treats people with obesity. Stigma shouldn’t prevent anyone from getting high-quality care.
Ro is a growing direct-to-patient company that supports patients with a wide array of healthcare needs. In the
@nytimes
, Ro’s CEO
@ZReitano
explains how we were able to quickly mobilize to offer Covid-19 tests due to the infrastructure we've built behind the scenes for years.
Roman, a health care company known for catering to millennial men with products like Viagra, has diversified its product line into Covid testing. And it’s earning new fans along the way.
Ro’s
@MelyndaBarnesMD
recently spoke w/ Dr.
@uche_blackstock
about the history & ongoing effects of racism in healthcare, incl. the
#COVID19
pandemic’s outsize effects on Black Americans & the lack of racial representation in the medical profession.
“There’s an enormous opportunity to reinvent what healthcare is. There’s another way to fix what healthcare’s become.”
@kmaney
, co-author of Play Bigger stopped by Ro HQ to share insight on category design and innovation in the healthcare industry.
Ro is donating $100,000 to advance organizations like
@yourrightscamp
,
@Blklivesmatter
,
@bailproject
& others who are working to end police brutality, fight racial injustice & address racial disparities in our healthcare system. We encourage you to donate, too.
#BlackLivesMatter
At Ro, our employees change lives by changing healthcare.
Dr. Melynda Barnes, MD, Ro's SVP of Medical Affairs and Research and Clinical Director of
@hellorory
, shares what brought her to Ro and her advice for other physicians interested in
#telehealth
.
What does it mean to put patients in control? Ro's cash-pay model enables patients—not insurance plans—to control what they pay for, giving them the power to make decisions about their health. Read more in
@Forbes
:
Ro’s
@ZReitano
spoke with
@Megan_Hernbroth
of
@BusinessInsider
about how Ro will accelerate our efforts to build a patient-centric healthcare system, expanding our in-home capabilities and pharmacy distribution network.
“There is an inherent benefit to care for a patient more holistically, & you're seeing the consolidation to create that."
@ZReitano
defines how
@Workpath
,
@ModernFertility
, &
@AtHomeKit
enable our direct-to-patient platform to provide comprehensive care.
.
@Forbes
shares how
#telehealth
solutions, like Ro's triage service for patients seeking
#COVID19
medical guidance & information, can help address
#COVID19
by "unburdening the healthcare system" & enabling "faster responses to patient needs."
#coronavirus
Telemedicine can help
#FlattenTheCurve
.
@engadget
shares how Ro's free
#COVID19
telehealth assessment provides an at-home solution that "quickly connects those who think they may have
#coronavirus
with a healthcare provider."
Our CEO and co-founder
@ZReitano
speaks with the
@WSJ
’s
@Ryan_Knutson
on The Journal Podcast to share more of the behind-the-scenes story of how Ro was able to find and offer Covid tests to deliver nationwide for our patients in need:
Two of Ro’s co-founders
@Saman
and
@ZReitano
spoke to
@AlyssaNewcomb
about how Ro launched a first-of-its-kind, in-home COVID-19 Vaccine Drive with
@HealthNYGov
to reach vulnerable New Yorkers and help overcome inequities in vaccine distribution.
When women have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare it improves the quality of their life and of their household. Join Ro in partnership with
@PPFA
for a discussion on how technology can help expand access & improve equity in women’s healthcare.
Ro is proud to be one of
@Inc
’s 2021 Best Workplaces. We’re incredibly honored to be recognized again this year and grateful to our team for their commitment to fostering a fantastic culture and supporting each other every day.
#IncBestWorkplaces
Technology can help expand access & address race & gender disparities in healthcare. Tomorrow, join a free, virtual panel hosted by Ro &
@PPFA
for a conversation about how virtual care can help advance women’s health in America.
Ro’s CEO
@ZReitano
shares w/
@axios
's
@imkialikethecar
that
@tonywest
's first questions when joining Ro's Board of Directors were focused on how Ro is working to address high costs as well as racial & geographical inequities in healthcare. Read for more:
Our acquisition of
@Workpath
enables Ro to bring
#COVID19
vaccines directly to those who need them most and to dispatch healthcare professionals to address a range of healthcare needs from the safety and convenience of patients’ homes.
Ro has acquired Dadi, the most patient-centric sperm testing, analysis, & storage experience, to create a suite of at-home fertility services that help any individual or couple take control of their fertility journey.
Ro designed our custom-built
#EMR
to help providers deliver high-quality care—not to code & bill for insurers. Learn how Ro’s EMR equips providers with tools that streamline administrative tasks & help safeguard patient safety.
Ro celebrates the pride and strength of the transgender and non-binary communities. We support everyone’s right to live without fear of discrimination and stand against attempts to limit healthcare access or violate the civil rights of TGNB people.
#TransDayOfVisibility
Ro’s doctor-designed products will now be available in over 4,600
@Walmart
stores nationwide. Ro’s COO George Koveos shares how our first retail collaboration gives Ro another way to help people address their health needs wherever and whenever they choose.
Ro’s CEO
@ZReitano
shared w/
@AlleyWatch
how a cash pay model puts patients in control of their healthcare & empowers Ro to focus on what matters most — patients’ needs. Read the interview:
As the only telehealth company offering
@GelesisInc
’s Plenity, Ro not only makes the high-quality weight management treatment available nationwide, but also offers patients the benefit of ongoing, personalized provider care & support.
Ro has never written a line of code to bill for insurance. Why? Ro's Co-Founder & CPO
@Saman
chats w/
@vatortv
about how Ro’s cash-pay model helps us innovate our platform around patient and provider needs – rather than those of other stakeholders. Listen for more.
Ro is proud to announce a strategic partnership with
@QuestDX
to expand the scope of conditions that can be treated through Ro’s platform & empower providers with clinical insights to deliver high-quality care for more of a patient’s health needs.
"Ro has created a virtual care model that does what any good healthcare provider does but few health technology companies do well: foster intimacy and trust with each patient,” - Cathy Doherty, SVP & group executive, clinical franchise solutions & marketing, Quest Diagnostics.
A big focus for policymakers at today’s
@americantelemed
#ATAEdge
conference is rural health & creating access to care for more people. Learn how Ro has treated patients in 90% of all rural counties in the US.
Ro’s expanded partnership with
@Pfizer
Greenstone allows
@RoPharmacy
to provide patients with high-quality medications directly from the manufacturer. This means Ro's patients benefit from transparency about the source, quality & cost of their treatments.
In
@TechCrunch
,
@ZReitano
shares how Ro’s acquisition
@AtHomeKit
will help solve the fragmentation patients face across healthcare. By integrating Kit’s at-home diagnostics, Ro can create a more seamless healthcare journey for patients.
Ro has been named by
@FortuneMagazine
as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare in 2021. This is an opportunity to celebrate Ro’s remarkable team that has made the last year of growth and innovation possible.
What is Direct-to-Patient Healthcare? Ro is part of a new category in healthcare. One made up of 50+ companies. One that’s already helped millions of patients. One that, until today, has gone unrecognized: Direct-to-Patient Healthcare.
Access to high-quality
#COVID19
advice & resources is critical to protecting employee safety. Ro has partnered w/
@Uber
& 60+ companies to offer free
#COVID19
telehealth assessments to help workers regardless of coverage stay safe & healthy,
@CNET
reports.
Dr. Melynda Barnes, Ro's SVP of Medical Affairs, spoke to
@Shape_Magazine
about how
#telemedicine
services like Ro's
#COVID19
assessment can "provide care quickly, track the spread of illness to help with containment & provide trusted health information."
Cost should not be a barrier to high-quality healthcare. That's why price transparency is key to helping patients make informed decisions & take control of their care. Ro offers up-front, affordable pricing for all patients — no insurance required.
We believe that high-quality care means addressing both physical and mental health. With the launch of Ro Mind, we can do just that for our patients. Ro’s co-founder
@Saman
shares how Ro Mind supports patient-centric treatment for anxiety and depression.
Ro's
@ZReitano
sat down with
@alexavontobel
on
@Inc
Founder's Project podcast to discuss how personal health struggles & challenges with the current healthcare system inspired Ro's founders to reinvent the healthcare experience w/ patients at the center.
We are launching a new collaboration with the
@AmDiabetesAssn
to increase awareness & provide resources to help prevent a prevalent underlying issue for our members.
At the
#ForbesUnder30
Conference, Ro’s CEO
@ZReitano
discussed how although the pandemic brought to light the value of virtual care for many, Ro has always designed our platform to complement and help unburden the in-person healthcare system. Watch here: