The Democratic Women’s Caucus, a coalition of 96 lawmakers, advocates for women’s economic prosperity, healthcare access and safety.

In this week’s episode of "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare staff writer Emma Beavins speaks with Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández of New Mexico and Rep. Kelly Morrison of Minnesota about their policy agenda, including the impact of Medicaid cuts, the fight for abortion and birth control access, and efforts to work with Republicans on healthcare reform.

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
Fighting maternal and infant health inequities
UnitedHealth report: Disparities persist in maternal, infant health
Most states saw hospital obstetric service shutdowns from 2010-2022, with rural states hit hardest
Gates Foundation invests $2.5B to spark women's health innovations
The business case for investing in women’s health
CMS selects states for Medicaid maternal health model
Maternal mental health in the spotlight

The Democratic Women&rsquo;s Caucus, a coalition of 96 lawmakers, advocates for women&rsquo;s economic prosperity, healthcare access and safety.
In this week&rsquo;s episode of "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare staff writer Emma Beavins speaks with Rep. Teresa Leger Fern&aacute;ndez of New Mexico and Rep. Kelly Morrison of Minnesota about their policy agenda, including the impact of Medicaid cuts, the fight for abortion and birth control access, and efforts to work with Republicans on healthcare reform.
To learn more about the topics in this episode:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/fighting-maternal-and-infant-health-inequities">Fighting maternal and infant health inequities</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/unitedhealth-report-disparities-persist-maternal-infant-health">UnitedHealth report: Disparities persist in maternal, infant health</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/most-states-saw-hospital-obstetric-service-shutdowns-2010-2022-rural-states-hit-hardest">Most states saw hospital obstetric service shutdowns from 2010-2022, with rural states hit hardest</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/gates-foundation-invests-25b-spur-womens-health-innovation">Gates Foundation invests $2.5B to spark women's health innovations</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/business-case-investing-womens-health">The business case for investing in women&rsquo;s health</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cms-selects-states-medicaid-maternal-health-model">CMS selects states for Medicaid maternal health model</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/podnosis-maternal-mental-health-spotlight">Maternal mental health in the spotlight</a></li>
</ul>

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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