Millie Introduces AI Solution for Maternity Care
Millie has launched Maia, an AI tool that answers routine questions about maternity care, helps with appointments and provides reminders.
Lōvu Health Rakes In $8M for Maternal Health Platform
Lōvu Health's Series A round was led by SJF Ventures and included participation from Rogue Women's Fund, Symphonic Capital, Emmeline Ventures and Majella Ventures.
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Enhanced Direct Enrollment: Georgia Access and the Power of Partnership
Across the nation, state-based health insurance exchanges are searching for ways to better serve their communities while making enrollment easier, more personal, and more accessible for everyone.
Using Case Management to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
A new report from ProgenyHealth highlights the importance of taking a multipronged approach to identifying and managing risk factors for maternal health and taking steps to reduce the risks of premature births.
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MedCity FemFwd: Improving the Collection of Maternal Health Data
In this episode, we’re joined by Maggie McCullough, CEO of PolicyMap. She discusses what’s wrong with the way maternal health data is collected at the federal level and ways it can be improved.
Navigating Diagnostic Deserts: How Portable Ultrasound is Improving Maternal Healthcare in Africa
Providing affordable point-of-care diagnostic tools can be instrumental in quickly and efficiently assessing the well-being of all people, especially pregnant mothers. This can empower healthcare providers to be better diagnosticians and improve overall patient care, particularly for those at risk.
Millie Raises $12M to Advance Maternal Healthcare
Millie’s Series A round was co-led by TMV and Foreground Capital. The financing will help the company expand its offerings and footprint.
As Healthcare and Biopharma Companies Embrace AI, Insurance Underwriters See Risks and Opportunities
In an interview, Munich Re Specialty Senior Vice President Jim Craig talked about the risk that accompanies innovation and the important role that insurers play.
MedCity FemFwd: Comparing Maternal Health in Employer-Sponsored Populations vs. Medicaid
In this episode, we’re joined by Emily Lindemer, an executive director at Morgan Health. Lindemer discusses a recent report she co-authored, which focuses on maternal health opportunities in employer-sponsored insurance.
A New Prescription for Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Why We Should Rethink “Morning Sickness”
Far more severe than typical “morning sickness,” HG locks women in a debilitating cycle of nausea, vomiting, and dehydration, which can lead to serious health complications, including weight loss, neurological defects in infants, and even maternal suicide.
Eliminating Barriers and Increasing Access to New Testing to Improve Prenatal Care
New advancements can only be fully realized when clinicians, lawmakers, and patients come together. Biomarker tests not only have the potential to improve patient outcomes and address health equity, they can also decrease expenses for financially vulnerable medical systems.
MedCity FemFwd: How Doulas Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tiffany Inglis, national medical director for women and children’s health at Carelon Health, a subsidiary of Elevance Health. Inglis discusses a paper Elevance Health Public Policy Institute recently published about doulas.
Solera Health’s Playbook To Beat Rising Employer Expenses
Solera Health is working to streamline employer contracting with health tech.
MedCity FemFwd: Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis with Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, founder of Beyond Clinical Walls and medical director of urgent care clinics at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She discusses the role unconscious bias plays in maternal health disparities and ways the healthcare industry can address the maternal health crisis.
Pomelo Care Acquires The Doula Network to Link Patients with Community-Based Doulas
Pomelo Care recently acquired The Doula Network. Through the acquisition, Pomelo's patients can now be matched with a community-based doula.
Our Next Generations’ Health Depends on the Oral Health of Moms
This starts with viewing specialties such as oral health, maternal health, endocrinology, and cardiology — among others — as interconnected practices, not as separate areas. It also requires combining education, innovation, and investment to truly see — and feel — positive change and interconnected care
Maternal Health Crisis: Lack of Access to Care “Doesn’t Paint the Whole Picture,” Expert Says
The lack of access to quality healthcare is often cited as the reason for maternal health disparities. But these issues go beyond access, according to Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, founder of Beyond Clinical Walls and urgent care medical director at St. Mary’s Health Network.
Northwell Health Taps Instacart for Nutrition Support
Northwell is leveraging Instacart Health’s tools to address social determinants of health among its patients, the companies recently announced.