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Telehealth was originally heralded in the early 2000s as a way to convert physical interactions into a digital model. Companies like Teledoc and Amwell embodied this early vision, streamlining services and cutting down costs by hiring physicians on payrolls. However, the rise of narrow telehealth platforms marked a shift. Rather than emphasizing healthcare consultations, these companies pivoted to becoming massive pill distributors, primarily catering to patients seeking prescriptions without adequate evaluations.