This week on “Podnosis,” we explore the critical issue of maternal mental health. 

Ayla Ellison, Editor-in-Chief of Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare, sits down with Ken Levey, M.D., co-founder and CEO of Mother Goose Health. Together, they explore the deficiencies in maternal mental health care in the U.S. and discuss actionable steps for improvement. Mother Goose Health provides a platform aimed at aiding physicians and patients in initiating care and identifying pregnancy-related risks, including those associated with mental health. 

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 


Providers rarely screen for maternal mental health. Are new guidelines enough to move the needle?


Maternal death rates nearly doubled in 2 decades, study finds. Inconsistent data collection also hampers improvement efforts


Sweeping new study analyzes maternal health outcomes with SDOH, finds Black mothers at much higher risk


One in 5 mothers mistreated during maternity care, nearly half withhold concerns, CDC reports

This week on “Podnosis,” we explore the critical issue of maternal mental health. 
Ayla Ellison, Editor-in-Chief of Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare, sits down with Ken Levey, M.D., co-founder and CEO of Mother Goose Health. Together, they explore the deficiencies in maternal mental health care in the U.S. and discuss actionable steps for improvement. Mother Goose Health provides a platform aimed at aiding physicians and patients in initiating care and identifying pregnancy-related risks, including those associated with mental health. 
To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
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<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/maternal-mental-health-screening-critical-rare-guidance-not-enough" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/maternal-mental-health-screening-critical-rare-guidance-not-enough">Providers rarely screen for maternal mental health. Are new guidelines enough to move the needle?</a>
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<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/data-collection-method-decried-study-finds-maternal-death-rates-doubled-over-2-decades" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/data-collection-method-decried-study-finds-maternal-death-rates-doubled-over-2-decades">Maternal death rates nearly doubled in 2 decades, study finds. Inconsistent data collection also hampers improvement efforts</a>
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<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/sweeping-new-study-tracks-maternal-health-outcomes-alongside-sdoh" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/sweeping-new-study-tracks-maternal-health-outcomes-alongside-sdoh">Sweeping new study analyzes maternal health outcomes with SDOH, finds Black mothers at much higher risk</a>
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<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/1-5-mothers-mistreated-during-maternity-care-nearly-half-withhold-concerns-cdc-reports" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/1-5-mothers-mistreated-during-maternity-care-nearly-half-withhold-concerns-cdc-reports">One in 5 mothers mistreated during maternity care, nearly half withhold concerns, CDC reports</a>
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Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

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