WeightWatchers Introduces New Menopause Program
WeightWatchers' new menopause program provides support from menopause-trained clinicians, along with workshops, fitness guidance and access to prescriptions when needed.
Women’s Health is Having Its Moment – It’s Time for the System to Catch Up
Too many women have experienced the impacts of living with gynecological conditions while feeling dismissed and struggling to get care. Women deserve better, and as we collectively challenge outdated norms, we are beginning to see improvement. Still, there’s much more work to be done.
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.
KFF: Women Experience Insurance Coverage Problems More Than Men
About 31% of women ages 18 to 64 with health coverage said that in the last year, they or a family member received care that their health plan did not cover at all or paid less than expected. In comparison, 26% of men said this, according to a KFF survey.
KFF: Many Women Need Mental Health Services But Aren’t Able To Access Them
About 50% of women ages 18 to 64 said they needed mental health services in the last two years, compared to 35% of men, a KFF survey found. This issue is especially prevalent for younger women.
Mass General Brigham is diversifying its innovation process. Here’s how.
Called the Innovator Community Expansion Initiative, the main goal of the effort is to pinpoint and remove obstacles keeping underrepresented groups, like women, out of the innovation process. The initiative will promote networking and education about the path to commercialization.
Digital startup focused on women’s and family health secures $27M
The company, Maven, raised funding from investors including Sequoia Capital, Oak HC/FT, 14W, Female Founders Fund and Spring Mountain Capital.
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5 High-Impact Tax Strategies Every Physician Should Use in 2026 to Reduce Their Tax Bill
AI-native tax firm Gelt combines top human tax experts with AI to help physicians and healthcare practices use data-driven tax strategies to lower liabilities, improve profitability, and future-proof their finances.
How CSweetener is helping women healthcare leaders succeed
CSweetener, a nonprofit organization founded by Lisa Suennen and Lisa Serwin, functions as a Match.com of sorts for healthcare. It pairs women healthcare leaders with established male and female mentors.
Rock Health: 16% of digital health companies funded in Q3 2017 led by women
Among the digital health trends in the third quarter highlighted in Rock Health's report: More companies led by women secured investment than in first half and consolidation slowed.