MedCity FemFwd
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MedCity FemFwd is a business podcast hosted by Marissa Plescia. It has 32 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.
MedCity FemFwd podcast, hosted by reporter Marissa Plescia, explores the historical neglect of women's health and how this is gradually changing. The host emphasizes that, until as late as 1993, women were largely excluded from clinical research, and funding for women's health has been consistently inadequate. Plescia indicates that this is shifting, as a growing number of startups are focusing on areas such as female fertility, menopause, and heart health. Despite ongoing legislative action restricting abortion access in certain states, the podcast highlights an important counter-trend: more employers are providing support for women's reproductive health. The series aims to further unpack these developments by interviewing leaders in the women's health space, helping listeners understand the issues women face in navigating a healthcare system that has often been unresponsive to their needs.
business ·en ·32 episodes
ACOG's new guidelines around endometriosis
Inside Build Health International's new Maternal Center of Excellence in Sierra Leone
Why women's health is a scalable sector
The importance of virtual maternal-fetal medicine with Dr. Blake Porter
How Women's Health Advocates is pushing for change with Liz Powell
Inside Wellcome Leap and Pivotal's $100M Commitment To Women's Health with Dr. Renee Wittemyer and Dr. Regina Dugan
How Evvy is advancing women's health research with Priyanka Jain
Designing healthcare spaces for women with Abbie Clary
Advancing value-based care in women's health with Dr. Keith Berkle
Inside Springboard Enterprises and Accenture's new women's health report with Amani Bright and Julia Lasater - Episode 22
Investment trends in women's health with Margaret Malone - Episode 21
Improving the collection of maternal health data with Maggie McCullough - Episode 20
The link between intimate partner violence and health with Dr. Audrey Jiricko - Episode 19
Why infertility isn't just a women's issue with Pam Pure and Khaled Kteily - Episode 18
Comparing maternal health in employer-sponsored populations vs. Medicaid with Emily Lindemer - Episode 17
What the future holds for women's health in 2025 with Kathryn Schubert - Episode 16
How Celmatix is using ARPA-H's Sprint for Women's Health funding with Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim - Episode 15
How Doulas Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes with Dr. Tiffany Inglis - Episode 14
Addressing the maternal health crisis with Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell - Episode 13
Inside WHAM & KPMG's women's health partnership with Carolee Lee and Ash Shehata - Episode 12
The lack of research on chronic conditions affecting women with Stacey Missmer - Episode 11
The Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone with Rabia Muqaddam - Episode 10
How employers can improve maternal health outcomes with Randa Deaton - Episode 9
Improving preeclampsia rates in the U.S. with John Auerbach - Episode 8
The EveryBODY Covered Campaign with Millicent Gorham - Episode 7
What Male Birth Control Means For Women's Health with Régine Sitruk-Ware and Chelsea Polis - Episode 6
Shortcomings in Menopause Care with Dr. Bruce Dorr - Episode 5
Women's Health Benefit Costs with Marielle Farina - Episode 4
Inside the women's health initiatives developed by the Orlando VA with Melissa Tran - Episode 3
SCAN Inspired with Nancy Monk - Episode 2
OTC birth control with Michelle Long - Episode 1
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