GoTo Telemed Launches Program on Restless legs syndrome

KALISPELL, Mont. - June 11, 2026 - PRLog -- oTo Telemed, a nationwide integrated telehealth ecosystem serving over 10 million patients, today announced the launch of its dedicated Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Management Program. This virtual-care initiative provides guideline-aligned diagnostic evaluation, iron management, first-line pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle coaching — all delivered through GoTo Telemed's secure, HIPAA-compliant platform by a network of sleep medicine specialists and neurologists.

RLS affects approximately 3% of U.S. adults who experience moderately or severely distressing symptoms at least twice weekly. The condition also affects up to 15% of the general American population to some degree, with prevalence increasing with age and in women. RLS is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs, often accompanied by unpleasant sensations such as creeping, crawling, tingling, or pulling, which worsen during rest, intensify in the evening, and are temporarily relieved by movement. Left untreated, RLS severely impairs sleep, daytime function, and quality of life. Patients with RLS have elevated rates of cardiovascular disease (29.6%), depression (30.4%), and are at higher risk for suicidal ideation.

"RLS is not merely an annoyance — it is a chronic neurological condition that devastates sleep, impairs daytime function, and erodes quality of life," said a GoTo Telemed spokesperson. "For decades, patients were treated with dopamine agonists, which, while effective in the short term, often made the underlying condition worse over time through a process called augmentation. Our program implements the 2025 AASM guideline 's paradigm shift, moving decisively to iron supplementation and α-2-δ ligands as first-line therapy — delivered entirely through virtual care, eliminating geographic barriers and long wait times for sleep medicine expertise."

Integration Within GoTo Telemed's Unified Ecosystem

The RLS Management Program operates as a fully integrated component of GoTo Telemed's unified telehealth platform:

Unified electronic health record (EHR): All iron studies, medication records, and symptom logs are consolidated in the patient 's lifelong health record, accessible to all authorized providers

Remote symptom monitoring: Patients use digital sleep diaries and validated RLS severity scales to track progress, with automated alerts for worsening symptoms

E-prescribing and laboratory coordination: Iron supplementation and α-2-δ ligands prescribed electronically, with real-time formulary benefit tools; iron studies ordered at patient-selected local laboratories

Secure video and patient portal: High-definition, HIPAA-compliant video consultations and a secure portal for messaging, appointment scheduling, and educational resources

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