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Lucina Launches AI-Enabled Predictive Postpartum Tool to Address Maternal Mortality Epidemic

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Donnerstag, September 21, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucina, the nation's leader in predictive maternal analytics, has launched a postpartum predictive data and risk stratification tool in order to help more moms and babies to be healthy while supporting providers, health plans and Medicaid-managed care plans in expanding postpartum care .

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucina, the nation's leader in predictive maternal analytics, has launched a postpartum predictive data and risk stratification tool in order to help more moms and babies to be healthy while supporting providers, health plans and Medicaid-managed care plans in expanding postpartum care .
  • As part of their innovative predictive analytics platform, their market defining postpartum tool tracks vital maternal health measures and provides daily risk stratification during the critical 12-month postpartum period.
  • "We create personalized postpartum care by anticipating specific support," explains Lucina President, Dr. Matt Eakins.
  • "We are now turning our AI-toolkit to combat the postpartum epidemic facing new moms.

ModMed® Integrates New VBAC Calculator into its OBGYN Suite to Help Improve Maternal Care

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Donnerstag, August 24, 2023
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The integration of the VBAC Calculator into the ModMed OBGYN suite showcases its dedication to improving healthcare through technology and medicine.

Key Points: 
  • The integration of the VBAC Calculator into the ModMed OBGYN suite showcases its dedication to improving healthcare through technology and medicine.
  • "By integrating the VBAC Calculator into our suite, we are equipping healthcare professionals with a powerful resource to facilitate informed discussions with patients, fostering a collaborative approach to maternal care."
  • However, ModMed OBGYN users will now have seamless access to the VBAC Calculator within the suite.
  • ModMed invites healthcare professionals to explore the VBAC Calculator and its comprehensive suite of solutions within the ModMed OBGYN suite.

Boston IVF Welcomes Reproductive Endocrinologist Ann Korkidakis, MD to its Waltham & Worcester Fertility Center Teams

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Mittwoch, August 23, 2023
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WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston IVF, one of the world's most experienced fertility treatment providers, which has assisted in over 150,000 babies born since 1986, is pleased to announce that reproductive endocrinologist, Ann Korkidakis, MD has joined its practice and physician team.

Key Points: 
  • The addition of Dr. Ann Korkidakis to Boston IVF and its Massachusetts fertility centers in Worcester and Waltham bolsters the availability of prompt reproductive care for individuals aspiring to create a family.
  • Dr. Korkidakis is now accepting new patients at all of Boston IVF's fertility centers in Massachusetts via telemedicine and in person at the Worcester and Waltham , Massachusetts locations.
  • Boston IVF's Worcester Fertility Center offers a variety of services, including consultations, intrauterine inseminations (IUI), semen analysis, and blood/ultrasound monitoring.
  • To learn more about Dr. Korkidakis, to receive fertility treatment advice, or to schedule a consultation, visit Boston IVF's website .

New March of Dimes Research Shows Access to Maternity Care Worsening for Millions of Women in the U.S.

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Dienstag, August 1, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today released Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity, a new collection of reports that shows more than 5.6 million women live in counties with no or limited access to maternity care services, forcing families to find new ways to get the care they need. The new research from March of Dimes shows that for millions of women in the United States, it is more difficult to access maternity care. One of the largest analyses on maternity care access, the report offers insight into the factors that impact pregnancies in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. In North Carolina, 21% of counties are defined as maternity care deserts.

Key Points: 
  • The new research from March of Dimes shows that for millions of women in the United States, it is more difficult to access maternity care.
  • Since 2018, March of Dimes has explored access to maternity care in America through our maternity care deserts reports.
  • This new data shows increasing areas with less access to care, impacting women before, during and after their pregnancy journey.
  • The Report Shows Access To Care Continues to Decline:
    17.1% of birthing women received no or inadequate prenatal care.

New March of Dimes Research Shows Access to Maternity Care Worsening for Millions of Women in the U.S.

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Dienstag, August 1, 2023
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MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today released Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity, a new collection of reports that shows more than 5.6 million women live in counties with no or limited access to maternity care services, forcing families to find new ways to get the care they need. The new research from March of Dimes shows that for millions of women in the United States, it is more difficult to access maternity care. One of the largest analyses on maternity care access, the report offers insight into the factors that impact pregnancies in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. In Florida, 19.4% of counties are defined as maternity care deserts.

Key Points: 
  • The new research from March of Dimes shows that for millions of women in the United States, it is more difficult to access maternity care.
  • Since 2018, March of Dimes has explored access to maternity care in America through our maternity care deserts reports.
  • This new data shows increasing areas with less access to care, impacting women before, during and after their pregnancy journey.
  • The Reports Shows Access To Care Continues to Decline:
    10.8% of Florida women have no birthing hospital within 30 minutes,
    20.8% of birthing women received no or inadequate prenatal care.

New March of Dimes Research Shows Access to Maternity Care Worsening for Millions of Women in the U.S.

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Dienstag, August 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today released Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity, a new collection of reports that shows more than 5.6 million women live in counties with no or limited access to maternity care services, forcing families to find new ways to get the care they need. The new research from March of Dimes shows that for millions of women in the United States, it is more difficult to access maternity care. One of the largest analyses on maternity care access, the report offers insight into the factors that impact pregnancies in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. In California, there was a 21.7% decrease in birthing hospitals between 2019 and 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The new research from March of Dimes shows that for millions of women in the United States, it is more difficult to access maternity care.
  • Since 2018, March of Dimes has explored access to maternity care in America through our maternity care deserts reports.
  • March of Dimes is releasing these expanded, state-by-state in-depth reports that examine factors that impact access to care, health outcomes, and unique barriers for all pregnant persons in maternity care deserts.
  • This new data shows increasing areas with less access to care, impacting women before, during and after their pregnancy journey.

New March of Dimes Research Shows Access to Maternity Care Worsening for Millions of Women in the U.S.

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Dienstag, August 1, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today released Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity, a new collection of reports that shows more than 5.6 million women live in counties with no or limited access to maternity care services, forcing families to find new ways to get the care they need. The new research from March of Dimes shows that for millions of women in the United States, it is more difficult to access maternity care.  One of the largest analyses on maternity care access, the reports offers insight into the factors that impact pregnancies in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. 

Key Points: 
  • The new research from March of Dimes shows that for millions of women in the United States, it is more difficult to access maternity care.
  • Since 2018, March of Dimes has explored access to maternity care in America through our maternity care deserts reports.
  • March of Dimes is releasing these expanded, state-by-state in-depth reports that examine factors that impact access to care, health outcomes, and unique barriers for all pregnant persons in maternity care deserts.
  • This new data shows increasing areas with less access to care, impacting women before, during and after their pregnancy journey.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, , Dr. MaryBeth Anderson as a Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Montag, Juli 17, 2023
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LAKE GENEVA, Wis., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. MaryBeth Anderson is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE GENEVA, Wis., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. MaryBeth Anderson is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • Dr. Anderson began her studies at the University of Maryland College Park, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Sciences.
  • The doctor is also certified in ultrasound diagnostic interpretation by the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine.
  • Aside from her professional pursuits, Dr. Anderson is happily married and she and her husband enjoy competitive dancing with Fred Astaire.

Perrigo Announces U.S. FDA Approval for Opill® OTC Daily Oral Contraceptive

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Donnerstag, Juli 13, 2023
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DUBLIN, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO), a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill®, a progestin-only daily oral contraceptive, for over-the-counter (OTC) use for all ages.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO), a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill®, a progestin-only daily oral contraceptive, for over-the-counter (OTC) use for all ages.
  • "Today marks a truly momentous day for women's health nationwide," said Perrigo President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Lockwood-Taylor.
  • "Today's approval is a groundbreaking expansion for women's health in the U.S., and a significant milestone towards addressing a key unmet need for contraceptive access," said Frederique Welgryn, Perrigo Global Vice President for Women's Health.
  • "Perrigo is committed to making Opill®, which is now the most effective method available OTC at preventing pregnancy(1), accessible and affordable to women and people of all ages.

Leading Maternal Digital Care Platform, eLovu Health, Announces Strategic Partnership with Caduceus Medical Group to Provide End to End Comprehensive Maternal Health

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Mittwoch, Juli 12, 2023
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CUPERTINO, Calif., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eLovu Health, the leading B2B digital wellness maternal health data platform, today announced a strategic three year partnership with Caduceus Medical Group, the only physician owned and managed multi-specialty medical group in Orange County, California. eLovu Health provides a SaaS-based digital health platform that integrates with OBGYN clinics across the US to provide key insights and access to first in world care. This partnership comes at a critical time in California where the current and projected OBGYN shortages have been widely reported.

Key Points: 
  • eLovu Health provides a SaaS-based digital health platform that integrates with OBGYN clinics across the US to provide key insights and access to first in world care.
  • Noel Pugh, JD/PhD, Women's Health Executive, Dr. Santosh Pandipati, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician, and Kamal Gogineni, Digital Health serial entrepreneur, announce the launch of eLovu Health, a Digital Wellness Maternal Care Data Platform.
  • eLovu's SaaS-based digital wellness platform integrates with clinical practices and brings together leading maternal health technologies and workflows in one end-to-end care solution.
  • Launched publicly earlier this month, eLovu Health is already seeing steady growth while addressing physician burnout and maternal health disparities.