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STAT+: Oura’s acquisition of health tech startup raises conflict-of-interest questions for Eli Lilly, experts say

Eli Lilly has been featuring a telehealth company called Counsel Health on a list of providers for patients seeking a GLP-1 prescription.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 13, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
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  • With a new deal announced this week, one of those relationships is expected to grow more complicated.

On Tuesday, Counsel said it would be acquired by the smart ring maker Oura, allowing Counsel clinicians access to the data gathered through the ring so they can help customers understand the data and then diagnose or treat any conditions.

Pharma companies that make GLP-1 drugs have increasingly promoted telehealth companies that prescribe the popular treatments.

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