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I love exploring ideas around health technology, women’s health innovation, and marketing and communications here.
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Happy 5th Birthday Well Made Health!
Celebrating and reflecting on five years of running my own consulting company.
Women’s Health + Health Tech: A call for transparent evidence
An independent audit of digital health solutions across sub-clinical areas or disease states of women’s health is necessary for payers, providers, and patients to make smart purchasing decisions
I read 33 books in 2024
From e-books to audiobooks, historical-fiction to science-fiction, I had a great year reading. Dive into everything I read in 2024.
Ways to Stock Up on Reproductive Healthcare Meds Before Trump Takes Office
There are multiple telemedicine services that offer mail-order Plan B and medical abortion pills on-demand.
5 Ways that Wearable Health Tech is Used in Research
Wearable health technology, like watches, wristbands, and rings are leveraged across research in a variety of ways. Enjoy this brief overview of how and why different stakeholders use wearables to understand more about human health.
Spilling the Tea on My Favorite Natural Deodorant
I've tried tons of natural deodorants. I'm sharing why Necessarie's The Deodorant Gel is my favorite product on the market.
Are there any women’s health SaMD companies?
You need to look beyond the clinical categorization of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) to see the full picture for innovation in women’s health technology.
What is Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)?
Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) refers to software that is intended to be used for medical purposes, without being part of a hardware medical device. SaMD is designed to provide medical information, support clinical decision making, or manage patient data.
Watches, Rings, and Wristbands: What’s happening in consumer wearables and women’s health
Major tech companies and FemTech startups vary greatly in how they show up for women in their consumer products.
Is an Academic Medical Center Partnership Right for Your Startup?
It’s not all glitz in the Ivory Tower. We pull back the curtain on how AMCs operate with tech companies to help set expectations for effective partnerships.
How risky is digital birth control?
Explore the risks and benefits of digital birth control, FemTech's modern version of natural family planning.
5 Pitfalls to Avoid as a Startup Founder
Sharing top bits of advice for founders after a decade working with startups.