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Digital health companies should focus on creating frictionless experiences that connect seniors to their care teams.

Also: Wysa receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its mental health chatbot, and Pear Therapeutics expands its telehealth partnership program.

The researchers found 20 of the 23 apps reviewed shared data with third parties. Only 16 displayed a privacy policy, and three collected data before consent.

The digital mental health unicorn confirmed it received a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York on the evening of May 4.

Also: Pediatric behavioral health company Brightline partners with a youth health education nonprofit to develop teen programs, and digital fitness startup FitOn launches courses for seniors and people with chronic conditions.

The suspension comes as the digital mental health company faces increasing pressure over its prescription practices, particularly for ADHD medications.

Also: Dental startup VideaHealth scores FDA clearance for its cavity-detection algorithm, and Headspace Health adds to its executive team.

"We have made mistakes, and I'll admit we'll continue to make mistakes and to learn," says CMO David Mou.

Former vice president Matthew Truebe said he was fired after raising concerns about the company's prescribing practices, alleging Cerebral aimed to prescribe stimulants to all its ADHD patients to increase retention.

Hinge's new offering comes nearly two months after competitor SWORD Health announced its own pelvic health program.