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Together, we can transform thyroid care for women

Thyroid disorders are among the most significant medical conditions impacting women in the workforce today.
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Paloma Health is the only nationwide virtual thyroid solution for faster access, better health outcomes, and lower costs.

A silent epidemic affecting women

The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate virtually every system in the body. The underproduction of thyroid hormones, known as hypothyroidism, can cause fatigue, weight gain, depression and other metabolic and fertility problems.

25 Million

diagnosed patients in the US

25 million Americans are diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism 1

1 in 8

women will have thyroid issues

Women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to develop thyroid problems 2

#1

most prescribed drug in the US

Levothyroxine, the standard of care for treating hypothyroidism, is the most prescribed drug in the United States 3

How Hypothyroidism Impacts the Workplace

Paloma's network makes it possible for members to find in-network thyroid care quickly and easily

6% only

Are completely satisfied with their treatment

17% only

think their physician is a good source of support

46%

Think they receive absolutely no support from their employers

80%

Loss of productivity for employees with hypothyroidism

73%

of employees with hypothyroidism consider that every aspect of their life is impacted

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Thyroid specialists are rare

There are less than 5,000 endocrinologists practicing in the country. There are 15.5 board-certified adult endocrinologists in clinical practice per 1 million persons in in the United States

Not all doctors are educated on hypothyroidism

General practitioners spend less than one day during their medical school training on the thyroid. Hypothyroidism is only one of the many thyroid related issues.

Patients don't know who to ask

Most hypothyroid patients get treatment from general practitioners, not specialists.

Why most thyroid patients do not get adequate care

The barriers and burdens of traditional hypothyroid care are significant: People bounce from endocrinologists to nutritionist to primary care. They struggle to find specialists who understand their condition. It impacts every aspect of their life

How Paloma Gets Better Outcomes

01

Doctors who specialize in hypothyroidism

Our network of physicians focuses on hypothyroid treatments, and receive ongoing training and support from leading experts in thyroid medicine.

02

Personalized treatment plans

We create a unique care plan for each patients that fits their individual health goals and needs. This plan is continuously optimized around medication and healthy habits.

03

Ongoing care and support

At Paloma Health, we believe that ongoing care is integral to providing effective thyroid care. Patients can enjoy in-app messaging with their care team and ongoing support from their care coordinator and thyroid doctor.