Women's Digital Health

Do you have a reproductive life plan? Don't worry if you don't! I certainly didn't when I first heard the term. However, by the end of this episode, you should have more of an idea of what one is and why you should at least have a conversation with your health provider about getting one. Dr. Samantha Butts, MD MSCE, received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is the current Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinolog...

I'm sure that you - like me - have often wondered: just why is healthcare - particularly women's healthcare - so expensive?In this episode, I'm shedding light on the additional costs women face in accessing healthcare, and the things that cause these issues. These include wage disparity, geographical location, and the "pink tax" - the higher prices charged for products marketed to women.I also talk about the fact that, despite the role the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has played in protecting wo...

What do you think of when you hear the words Digital Health? And what could that mean to an anesthesiologist? In this episode, I try to explain my thoughts when I hear those words. It's a pretty broad definition - that can include your health provider going paper-free, telehealth options, artificial intelligence, and apps on your phone.These technologies won't replace the need for healthcare professionals, but whatever digital health means to you, healthcare IS changing. So I hope to get...

Knowing that I'm an anesthesiologist, you might wonder why I'm so interested in the technology you use at Home and why it would make a difference in the care you receive. So in this episode, I will explain it to you!One of the things I want to achieve through this podcast is to fill information gaps in women's healthcare. Technology can help you collect and provide many data points. It might feel like you're doing all the hard work, which will only benefit your health team. The reality i...

Women's Digital Health is a podcast that aims to build community, fill information gaps in women's healthcare, and explore the potential of technology to enhance the overall healthcare experience.In this first episode, I share the story of why I wanted to launch this podcast and the things I'll discuss in each episode. Topics include:My motivation for starting this podcast, drawing on my experiences during the pandemic and my desire to build a communityThe changes in healthcare delivery ...

Women's Digital Health Podcast is dedicated to exploring new digital technologies in women's health. 80% of US healthcare spending is determined by women. Women patronize healthcare companies and are also responsible for healthcare spending for their partners, their children, their siblings, and their parents. Yet only 4% of the investment dollars by healthcare companies are actually spent researching and developing new products and solutions for women.Many of us are frustrated with inco...