Half of Women in the U.S. Skip or Delay Care – It’s Time to Act 🚨 An article in Fierce Healthcare highlights findings from a Deloitte report revealing a "triple threat" of barriers—affordability, access challenges, and past negative experiences—that cause 50% of women in the U.S. to delay or skip medical care. Key insights from the article: ▶️ Women are 35% more likely than men to skip care due to cost. ▶️ Nearly half of women are unprepared for a $500 medical emergency. ▶️ Past negative experiences with providers have caused 40% of women to avoid care altogether. ▶️ Women pay $15.4 billion more annually in out-of-pocket healthcare costs than men. At Visana Health, we see this as a call to action. Women deserve a healthcare system that is affordable, accessible, and designed to meet their unique needs. This means addressing disparities with thoughtful solutions, including: ✅ Increasing access to care through telehealth and convenient appointment options. ✅ Investing in preventive care and addressing women’s health beyond just fertility and childbirth. ✅ Listening to women, improving provider relationships, and building trust in care. As Fierce Healthcare notes, every stakeholder has a role to play—employers, payers, health systems, and innovators. Together, we can transform healthcare for women and create a system that works for everyone. Read more about the article here: https://lnkd.in/dzpKXqJ3 #FierceHealthcare #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #DigitalHealth #VisanaHealth #BetterCareForWomen

Celebrating National Nurse Practitioner Week! 🎉 At Visana Health, we’re honored to recognize the incredible work of our Nurse Practitioners who transform women’s healthcare daily. Our specialty-trained NPs bring compassion, expertise, and a commitment to genuinely listening to their patients—qualities that make a world of difference in healthcare. As one of our patients shared: "My Visana NP was amazing. She listened to me, took the time to understand and let me finish speaking and believed in what I was saying. It's been difficult to find a provider that will listen about women's health. Thank you." Our dedicated team of NPs and MDs is here to support women through every stage of their health journey and provide the personalized, empathetic care they deserve. Learn more about the fantastic clinical team at Visana Health: https://lnkd.in/ei4rBCwk

We were proud to be an Institute Partner sponsor at this year’s International Performance Management Institute (IPMI) Corporate Wellness Institute, where 75 attendees, 20 speakers, and 15 partners gathered to share best practices for shaping the future of employee wellness. Focused on Championing Wellness: Fueling Business Success through Health and Engagement for a Thriving Workforce of Tomorrow, the event explored how wellness is more critical than ever for workplace culture, productivity, and business success. This year’s institute featured interactive panels, case studies, think tank sessions, and one-on-one business meetings covering wellness trends, benefits design, employee management strategies, and evidence-based approaches to creating a positive, flexible, and collaborative workplace culture. Representing Visana Health at the event, Shelly Lanning, President & Co-Founder, and Matt Hodes, VP of Employer Sales, connected with industry leaders to discuss how a comprehensive women’s health approach supports thriving teams and aligns with our commitment to wellness in the workplace. Thank you to everyone who joined and shared insights. Together, we’re shaping a healthier, more engaged workforce for tomorrow! #WomensHealth #Benefits #CorporateWellness #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeWellbeing #BusinessSuccess #WorkplaceWellness #FutureOfWork #VisanaHealth #EmployeeEngagement #WorkforceDevelopment #IPMI

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Women Veterans 🇺🇸 With nearly 2 million women veterans in the U.S. today, women make up approximately 10% of the veteran population—and this number is only expected to grow. By 2040, women are projected to make up 18% of all veterans, making them the fastest-growing group within the veteran community. This Veterans Day, we recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of women who have served across all branches of the military. Thank you for your service and dedication. #VeteransDay #WomenVeterans #HonoringService #Gratitude #Veterans #VisanaHealth #WomensHealth

We’re thrilled to announce that Shelly Lanning, Co-Founder & President of Visana Health, will be speaking at SiS: Women's Health New York 2025! At SiS New York, Shelly will be sharing her expertise on the Seed Panel, diving into how she helped secure a remarkable $10M in seed funding for Visana Health. Her commitment to innovation and impact is inspiring, and we’re excited for her to showcase Visana’s vision for the future of women’s healthcare. Join us in celebrating Shelly’s work and sign up for the waitlist below to be part of this incredible event! Waitlist: https://lnkd.in/eyKbQCZM #SiSNewYork #WomensHealth #DigitalHealth #SeedFunding #HealthcareInnovation

Congratulations to Visana Health’s Senior VP of Clinical Operations, Carla Eckhardt Taracena, MSc, on being elected Board Chair of the Policy Center! The Policy Center announced the election of Carla as Board Chair, along with seven other distinguished members to its board of directors. This marks an exciting step forward in leading impactful policy and systems change to improve maternal mental health care across the U.S. At Visana Health, we are incredibly proud of Carla’s dedication to advancing women’s health and her commitment to improving detection and treatment rates for maternal mental health disorders. Her leadership in this role will undoubtedly make a difference in the lives of many women and families. Congratulations to Carla and all the new board members! 🎉 #MaternalMentalHealth #WomensHealth #VisanaHealth #PolicyChange #HealthcareLeadership

So lucky to spend time in person with the entire Visana Health Board of Directors this week! A hearty thank you Margaret Malone and Baby Grace for bringing us together in beautiful North Carolina. Women do a lot to drive careers and bring babies into this world and you do it with such grace and style. #visanahealth #womenshealth #flarecapital #firstcresseyventures #ventureinvestors #inhealthventures

Board Member Spotlight 🌟 We’re thrilled to see Margaret Malone, Principal at Flare Capital Partners and a dedicated Board Member at Visana Health, repping her Visana merch! Here’s Margaret with her adorable baby, Grace, embodying the heart of our mission—supporting women and families through every stage of life. At Visana Health, we’re grateful for board members like Margaret, whose passion and expertise drive us forward as we work to revolutionize women’s healthcare. Thank you, Margaret, for your commitment and for sharing this special moment with us! #VisanaHealth #WomensHealth #BoardMember #FlareCapital #FamilyFirst #HealthcareInnovation #SupportingMothers #TeamVisana

A recent Hologic-Gallup survey highlights a troubling reality— 63% of women in the U.S. find it difficult to prioritize their health, with Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X women facing the greatest obstacles. Mental health, time constraints, financial strain, and caregiving demands all play a role, making it even harder for younger women and mothers to focus on their own well-being. Key findings include: - Feeling overwhelmed is the #1 barrier, with over 70% of women reporting this challenge. - Mental health concerns affect nearly 60% of women overall, with Gen Z women (over 80%) most impacted. - Work and financial limitations further prevent young women from prioritizing health, and mothers with children under 18 are especially affected, often placing others' needs before their own. This research underscores the urgent need for more accessible, affordable healthcare solutions. With nearly half of U.S. women feeling that their health needs are overlooked by elected officials, it’s time for a collective focus on empowering women to care for themselves without compromise. At Visana Health, we’re committed to addressing these issues by providing accessible, comprehensive care for women across every life stage, empowering them to reclaim their health and well-being. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gbHYtK94 #WomensHealth #MentalHealth #HealthEquity #VisanaHealth #Caregiving #HealthCareAccess #Wellbeing

Visana has the privilege of having Dr. Barbara Levy, MD, FACOG, FACS lead our team of women’s health experts as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Levy is one of only 1,300 Menopause Society Certified Practitioners in North America. While Visana clinicians are specially trained by Dr. Levy in the diagnosis and treatment of menopause, we believe our patients are the experts on herself and her body. Once she is a Visana patient, we are with her until her menopause symptoms resolve and she is back in the driver’s seat of her mind and body. #VisanaHealth #WomensHealth #MenopauseCare #MenopauseSupport #HealthcareLeadership #DigitalHealth #PatientEmpowerment #MenopauseAwareness #WomenInMedicine #ChiefMedicalOfficer #WomensHealthExperts #HealthcareInnovation