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December 5, 2024

Advancing Women's Health: CVS Health Leader on Access, Technology, and Breaking Stigmas

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Brooke McCormick

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with CVS Health's vice president and chief medical officer for women's health and genomics about advancements and challenges in women's health, focusing on care access, technology, and maternal outcomes.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with Joanne Armstrong, MD, MPH, the vice president and chief medical officer for women's health and genomics at CVS Health.

We explored the progress and persistent challenges in women's health, highlighting topics like care access, the role of technology, maternal health outcomes, and efforts to break the stigma around menopause.

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