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What It’ll Take to Change Menopause Care in America

What: Business Insider has an overview of where things stand in menopause care in America, from new companies like Midi Health with its digital care platform, and federal legislation that’s currently sitting in the Senate awaiting committee review.

Why it matters: “Overall, [Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, an OB-GYN and clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine] said, advancing women’s health during perimenopause and menopause requires a comprehensive approach that blends technological innovations like online care platforms with strong research and educational initiatives. An estimated 30% of residency programs in the US offered a formal menopause curriculum, according to a 2023 report published in the journal Menopause.”

Source: Business Insider

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