261: Maven Clinic on how holistic women's health is the key to reducing cost and engaging employees

For health care purchasers, women’s health is no longer a niche offering—it’s a strategic imperative. In this episode of Radio Advisory, host Rachel (Rae) Woods welcomes Dr. Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer at Maven Clinic—the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health—to unpack the clinical, financial, and operational benefits of investing in holistic women’s health.

As costs rise, employee expectations evolve, and working parents face mounting pressures, purchasers are navigating a complex balancing act: managing their own financial health while offering benefits that attract and retain top talent. Dr. Shah explains how partners like Maven are helping employers and purchasers offer holistic, cost-effective care across the full lifecycle—from fertility and pregnancy to postpartum and menopause.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why women’s health is a critical component of any cost-containment strategy for purchasers
• How holistic support for women and parents creates a competitive advantage in today’s labor market
• The role of digital health in connecting patients and employees to the clinical and non-clinical support they need—quickly and cost-effectively

We’re here to help:

• The Preprint
• Ep. 216: Ep. 216: Why providers and employers need to focus on women's health "beyond the bikini"
• Ep. 188: The business case for investing in women's health
• Ep. 232: The rise of ICHRAs: Why some employers are turning to the individual market

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A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.