Reporter @medcitynews Formerly @BeckersHR, @FlatlandKC through @DJNF, @IMidwest, @ThePioneerPress UIUC journalism Grad
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In the latest episode of MedCity's FemFwd Podcast, host @marissaplescia chats with Dr. Tiffany Inglis, National Medical Director for Women and Children’s Health at Carelon Health, about the vital role of #doulas.
Tune in: ow.ly/kqKc50TVKti
#mcnpodcasts #womenhealth
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This month’s FemFwd podcast, hosted by
@marissaplescia, features @DR_BCW, who discusses the impact of #unconsciousbias on maternal health disparities and offers strategies for the healthcare industry to address the crisis.
Tune in: medcitynews.com/.../maternal…
#mcnpodcasts
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The time to cover #obesity care is now. Employers are in a unique position to create a healthier workforce through obesity care coverage. Learn more from @marissaplescia’s @medcitynews piece: medcitynews.com/2024/05/empl…
#everyBODYcovered
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The piece I wrote with Peter Hames on “point solution fatigue” in the employer space continues to spark debate!
Thanks @marissaplescia for featuring me in a piece about why this channel is so hard, and what business models new companies digital health should be thinking about instead 👇
medcitynews.com/2024/04/shou…
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Thanks to @marissaplescia from @medcitynews for featuring @AWHP CEO, @MillieGorham, on the MedCity FemFwd Podcast! Tune in to hear about the current state of #obesity care for women and steps you can take to advocate for coverage. #everyBODYcovered
In this episode, we’re joined by Millicent Gorham, CEO of the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention (AWHP). AWHP recently launched the EveryBODY Covered campaign, which is advocating for comprehensive coverage of obesity care. Gorham discusses... medcitynews.com/2024/03/obes…
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How does the development of male contraceptive methods affect women’s health? Our #CBR scientists, Regine Sitruk Ware and @cbpolis speak with @marissaplescia of MedCity's FemFwd podcast to discuss the future of #contraceptives.
🎧 Listen: medcitynews.com/2024/02/wome…
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"Prevention of unintended pregnancy is a global health priority"
@marissaplescia speaks with Régine Sitruk-Ware & @cbpolis of @Pop_Council on the impact new #contraceptive options for people who produce sperm could have on people who can become pregnant
medcitynews.com/2024/02/wome…
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It can be a difficult environment for entrepreneurs behind #WomensHealth startups that are focused on stigmatized conditions. In this @MedCityNews piece from @MarissaPlescia, @EllenHerlacher offers her advice for helping these companies break through:
medcitynews.com/2023/12/wome…
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Here's a nifty report of all the notable news from @HLTHEVENT that @medcitynews reporters @marissaplescia and Katie Adams wrote up. medcitynews.com/2023/10/hlth…
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Not everything that happens in Vegas stays there. Read what I had to say at @HLTHEVENT in discussion with @marissaplescia about #MedicareNegotiation, it's popularity among 80% of Americans and the current bills in congress to increase competition to further lower drug prices.
Merith Basey, executive director of Patients For Affordable Drugs, believes the Medicare price negotiation program is here to stay, no matter who is president and no matter how many Big Pharma players file lawsuits. Her reasoning? Every other high... ow.ly/YGIy104XjrA
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Marissa Plescia retweeted
Raising the patient voice is key for our ENGAGE at @HLTH patient engagement track on Sunday. Come watch @medcitynews reporter @marissaplescia interview Patient for Affordable Drugs' [@P4AD_] Exec Dir. Merith Basey @GlobalDiaBEATes. #HLTH2023
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How does @Costco’s partnership with @Sesamecare fit into the ever-expanding landscape of retailers in healthcare? @EllenHerlacher helped @MedCityNews’ @marissaplescia with the analysis
medcitynews.com/2023/09/cost…
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If you want to make an omelette, sometimes you have to break a lot more than just a few eggs. @marissaplescia @mcuban @alexosh @costplusdrugs medcitynews.com/2023/08/pres…
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Why Blue Shield of California is shaking up its prescription drug model @marissaplescia @BlueShieldCA @mcuban @costplusdrugs @alexosh @A_Ciaccia medcitynews.com/2023/08/pres…
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Say what you will about Amazon, this was something good. It's also an indictment on our system that it's even needed, but there you go. Thx for the interview @marissaplescia
medcitynews.com/2023/08/amaz…
There is inadequate substance use disorder support for people who are incarcerated or are leaving incarceration. But there are opportunities to make improvements, experts say. Check out my article in @medcitynews to know more.
medcitynews.com/2023/08/inca…
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The Kraft Heinz lawsuit against Aetna is the ‘tip of the iceberg’ @marissaplescia medcitynews.com/2023/07/kraf…
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Sixty-four percent of Medicaid enrollees are unaware of redeterminations. How can the industry help? CEO of L.A. Care, shares what L.A. Care is doing to get the word out, so members don’t lose Medi-Cal coverage. @medcitynews article by @marissaplescia.
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