VANCOUVER, British Columbia and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydreight Technologies Inc. (“Hydreight” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NURS) (OTCQB: HYDTF) (FSE: SO6), a rapidly growing mobile clinical network and medical platform and VSDHOne, its innovative telehealth and e-commerce platform developed in partnership with Victory Square Technologies (CSE: VST) (OTC: VSQTF) (FWB: 6F6), today announced the launch of a D2C Digital Health Accelerator program. This initiative will invest up to $10 million in the form of cash, a comprehensive suite of VSDHOne resources, services and/or company shares to support emerging healthcare brands poised to improve patient care across the United States. This program directly addresses the massive opportunity in the US healthcare system, projected to reach $7.2 trillion by 2031, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
What is VSDHOne?
VSDHOne provides a comprehensive telemedicine platform that empowers businesses, including MedSpas, health and wellness entrepreneurs, retailers, and pharmaceutical brands, to create D2C healthcare solutions in days rather than months. The purpose of launching VSDHOne is to make it easy for any existing brick and mortar or individuals to launch a direct to consumer healthcare brand in a few weeks without worrying about compliance, doctor network, telemedicine and ecommerce Technology, Medical direction and oversight, Pharmacy network, and a medical legal framework in all 50 States.
With the marriage of Virtual and at facility healthcare features, companies can expand beyond their current Bricks and Mortar solutions.
Accelerating Growth with Comprehensive Support
The accelerator program is designed to empower businesses offering treatments and therapies directly to patients, including:
- Skincare Treatments: Acne and anti-aging solutions
- Hair Loss Treatments
- Sexual Health: Hormone Replacement Therapy (TRT), peptides, Sermorelin
- GLP-1 Weight Management: Treatments for obesity and weight management
- Genetic Testing
- Birth Control Options
- Oral GLP-1 Therapies
- NAD+ Nasal Spray: For anti-aging and energy
- Longevity-focused solutions
Addressing the Need
The US healthcare system is ripe for innovation. Studies have shown significant inefficiencies, including:
- Approximately 50% of care delivery is inefficient (source: Deloitte)
- Administrative costs account for 25% of total healthcare spending compared to just 8% in peer countries (source: JAMA)
- 40% of Americans delay or forgo care due to cost or accessibility barriers (source: KFF)
Hydreight can tackle these issues and promote significant change in the healthcare industry by utilizing the VSDHOne platform to equip digital health businesses.
Accelerating Growth with Comprehensive Support
Selected companies will receive a comprehensive suite of resources to fuel their growth, including:
- Funding: A combination of services, cash, and stock to support expansion.
- VSDHOne Platform Access: Leverage the full capabilities of the VSDHOne platform, including telehealth infrastructure, e-commerce solutions, and nationwide compliance.
- Marketing Support: Legitscript Certifications and Expert guidance and resources to amplify brand reach and customer acquisition.
- Onboarding and Integration: Seamless integration with the VSDHOne platform and pharmacy.
- Medical Direction and Doctors Network: Access to a nationwide network of physicians, and Healthcare professionals for Medical Directions and Consults
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify applying for the accelerator program, companies must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum Revenue: $750,000 USD in the last 12 months
- US-Based Operations
- Legal Compliance: All products and services must be legally compliant with US regulations.
- Platform Migration: Commitment to migrating operations to the VSDHOne platform and pharmacy.
"We are thrilled to launch this accelerator program to empower the next generation of digital health innovators," said Shane Madden, CEO of Hydreight. "By providing comprehensive support and resources, we aim to accelerate the growth of these companies and expand access to treatments for patients across the country. That will also help with our goals and targets with VSDHOne revenue and number of orders"
How to Apply
Interested companies are invited to submit their proposals and business information to VSDHOne@hydreight.com
Upcoming Webinar:
Hydreight's senior management, Medical teams and Legal counsel will discuss VSDHOne's unique national medical platform structure and how it is a turnkey digital health whitelabel platform that allows businesses to operate compliantly and seamlessly in all 50 States, no operational needs and creates a significant competitive advantage (MOAT) for Hydreight in the rapidly evolving U.S. healthcare market, valued at $4.9 trillion in 2023 (source: CMS.gov).
Webinar Details:
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Time: 11:00 AM PST | 2:00 PM EST
Duration: 30 minutes
Register here: https://hydreight.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a4-ugSYPTUKMc3oxoEbeVg
Featured Speakers:
- Shane Madden, CEO and Board Member
- Dr. Joseph Palumbo, Chief Medical Officer and Board Member
- Dr. Lindsey Urbatchka, Doctor of Pharmacy
- Brigid Maloney, Partner and Co-Leader of Lippes Mathias Law’s Health Law Practice, Legal Counsel
During the webinar, we will highlight how the VSDHOne platform’s fully compliant infrastructure enables us to streamline operations, empower medical professionals, and provide exceptional value to clients while strengthening Hydreight’s position as a leader in the digital healthcare space.
They will also cover,
- 50 State Physician coverage built into our model
- CPOM, an overview and understanding that in 30 of the 50 States this Law prevents individuals or businesses in getting into the Business of Healthcare
- The Mobile Healthcare industry and the level of oversight and structure we have introduced
- The 50 state Pharmacy challenge and our unique solutions
- Pharmaceutical landscape and upcoming challenges and our advantages
- and more
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Shane Madden
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Hydreight Technologies Inc.
Contact:
Email: ir@hydreight.com; Telephone: 1 (702) 970-8112
About Hydreight Technologies Inc.
Hydreight Technologies Inc. is building one of the largest mobile clinic networks in the United States. Its proprietary, fully integrated platform hosts a network of over 2500 nurses, over 100 doctors and a pharmacy network across 50 states. The platform includes a built-in, easy-to-use suite of fully integrated tools for accounting, documentation, sales, inventory, booking, and managing patient data, which enables licensed healthcare professionals to provide services directly to patients at home, office or hotel. Hydreight is bridging the gap between provider compliance and patient convenience, empowering nurses, med spa technicians, and other licensed healthcare professionals. The Hydreight platform allows healthcare professionals to deliver services independently, on their own terms, or to add mobile services to existing location-based operations. Hydreight has a 503B pharmacy network servicing all 50 states and is closely affiliated with a U.S. certified e-script and telemedicine provider network.
About Victory Square Technologies Inc.
Victory Square is a Venture Builder that provides investors a liquid way to invest in early-stage technology companies without buying a venture fund that requires accredited investor status or multi-year commitments.
- A diverse portfolio of 25+ innovative companies from around the world (founders come from: Ireland, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Australia, India, Brazil, the Middle East and North America)
- Sectors include: Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Blockchain/Web3, Virtual & Augmented Reality (VR/AR), Gaming, Climate Tech
- Owner-operated (approx. 15% Management Ownership)
Business Model:
The Victory Square business model is to buy, build and invest in early stage tech companies. We spend upwards of 48 months with those companies until they're ready to spin-off or stand on their own. There are a couple of unique elements to our business model…
- We have unparalleled access to startups through our internal incubator and International network with over 250+ founders, investors, tech accelerators and venture capital firms from more than 60 countries.
- Second, our management team and advisors are actively involved in our investments from incubation through monetization, providing them with financial, operational, and strategic support to scale globally.
- We drive value by monetizing investments and reinvesting the gains in new innovations. The strategy was to build a self-sustaining business.
VST is a publicly-traded company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (VST), Frankfurt Exchange (6F6) and the OTCQX (VSQTF).
For more information, please visit www.victorysquare.com.
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All applications for the health accelerator program will be reviewed, and approval will be based on the evaluation of the company’s management and technical team. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
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