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August AI, a health chatbot used by 9 million people in 160 countries, is now offering U.S. telehealth services under the name August Care. For $39/month, members get unlimited AI chat, monthly telehealth visits, next-day labs, and fast prescriptions. The company says it can save members up to $3,500 a year — and its free AI chatbot isn't going anywhere.
August AI steps out of stealth with a direct-to-consumer telehealth play
August AI — a health chatbot quietly used by over 9 million people across 160 countries — has officially launched U.S. telehealth services under the brand August Care. For $39/month, members get unlimited AI health chat, one telehealth visit per month, next-day lab access, and prescriptions sent to a pharmacy within 10 minutes of physician approval. The company is also piloting overnight medication delivery and plans to add prior auth support and follow-up reminders down the line.
Founded in 2022 by CEO Anuruddh Mishra — who was inspired by his own frustrating misdiagnosis experience — August positions its AI as a "health companion," not a replacement for doctors. Every clinical decision is made by a licensed physician, while AI fills the gaps between visits. The platform integrates with EHRs, explains lab results in plain language, and helps with benefits navigation.
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Why it matters: August is targeting the under- and uninsured first, aiming to close care access gaps for people who currently turn to general tools like ChatGPT for health questions. As AI-powered telehealth continues to scale, August's model highlights both the promise and the responsibility of using AI to bridge — rather than bypass — the clinical care system.
