Oshi vs. other gastrointestinal (GI) health solutions

Living with digestive symptoms or a GI condition can feel overwhelming. Chronic and even occasional GI symptoms can disrupt your life and make it difficult to enjoy work, social situations, and even me-time.

Finding relief shouldn’t leave you with added stress. But accessing traditional care can be time-consuming and costly—and often doesn’t include support for diet or stress, both of which play a major role in gut health. And sifting through Facebook ads, Instagram posts, and TikTok videos promising the next-best-thing in gut health can feel like you’re stuck in a loop of false promises.

With so many options, how do you know which is right for you? And how does Oshi stack up against what’s out there?

We break it all down below.

How Oshi stacks up against other GI health solutions

Let’s take a quick look at how Oshi stands out among other solutions that offer ways to treat your GI concerns, like traditional in-person care and trending (but often unproven) products like vitamins, supplements, and other “magic” potions.

Personalized, root-cause care

When you’re dealing with digestive issues, you might start with your primary care doctor (totally valid!)—but their job is focused on prevention. They might not have the deep, specialized knowledge needed to diagnose or treat GI symptoms and conditions. And the ER is there when flare-ups become unbearable, but emergency departments are often overburdened and don’t have the resources to provide comprehensive care for chronic conditions. Plus, urgent care visits can be costly.

While some virtual platforms offer convenient access to healthcare, they often connect you with general practitioners who may not focus on gut health. Meanwhile, other virtual solutions might specialize in one piece of the puzzle, focusing only on one aspect of gut health, like dietary care, as a solution for complex issues. Or they treat everything and aren’t GI-specialized. Others rely on apps and algorithms, offering advice and resources without the opportunity to speak directly with a trained provider.

And then there are all the companies promising better gut health in the form of supplements, drink mixes, and gut health test kits. Aside from often being unproven, these quick fixes don’t get to the root of what’s going on with your body because GI health isn’t one-size-fits-all.

At Oshi, our integrated team of medical, dietary, and behavioral health providers work together (and with you) to get to the bottom of your GI concerns. They consider the full picture of your gut health, including your lifestyle, medical history, daily stressors, diet, and more.

Our GI-specialized providers understand the ins and outs of digestive health and have advanced training and knowledge of GI symptoms and conditions, from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, and more.

You’ll work with licensed GI specialists like:

• GI providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners)
• Registered dietitians
• Gut-brain specialists
• Gastroenterologists

And our care model is backed by real science. Research shows our approach is clinically proven to help patients find lasting relief, faster.

Convenient virtual visits and follow-up care—all in-network

Symptoms flaring? With some other GI health solutions, it can take a while to find an available appointment. Booking a traditional care visit can be challenging, too—sometimes taking weeks or even months.

And you might spend months experimenting with expensive “remedies” only to find yourself right back where you started—feeling miserable.

At Oshi, you can get face time with a GI specialist within days, including on evenings and weekends.

Most virtual platforms (but not all!) get you in front of someone, but they often leave the follow-up care on your shoulders. Think: calling to chase referrals and book your next appointment.

Those trendy gut health products you see on social media? Even evidence-backed options don’t come with a specialized support system or follow-ups.

With Oshi, you’re never left wondering what’s next in your care. Need in-person testing or additional care? Our care coordinators will help coordinate that, too. They’ll also make sure your results get to your care team, so your GI provider can tweak your care plan as needed. If you have questions between virtual visits, our care coordinators are available 24/7 through chat.

Plus, you get ongoing care and support from your entire care team, whether they’re helping you manage a flare-up or work toward feeling better.

Takeaway

Here’s what sets Oshi Health apart from other virtual solutions (and traditional care):

• Clinically-proven, whole-person care. Our approach is backed by evidence that shows collaborative, team-based care provides the best outcomes.
• GI-specialized expertise. Oshi clinicians are GI experts with advanced training and experience in digestive health—from common symptoms to complex GI conditions..
• Convenient, available visits. Access GI care when it works for you, including evenings and weekends. Plus, ongoing support when you need it most.
• In-network and transparent. We’re in-network with many major insurers and handle billing directly, so you can focus on feeling better—not insurance paperwork.

Ready to take control of your GI health? Book your first visit in just 3 minutes or less.

† Berry SK, et al. (2023). A virtual integrated care program improves patient outcomes, engagement, and satisfaction at reduced costs: A prospective trial. The American Journal of Gastroenterology.