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We’re big fans of the Inside Reproductive Health podcast (thank you, Griffin Jones!) and especially loved the recent episode featuring Kate Ryder from Maven Clinic, where she discusses the impact of coaching on fertility outcomes. Our perspective on this episode and the vital role of coaches: ✅ A Holistic Care Team: Like Maven, we believe in the immense value of having a coach as part of the broader care team supporting the patient. Coaches play a crucial role in improving patient engagement by offering relatable, empathetic support. They reinforce evidence-based methodologies shared by clinicians, providing check-ins, empathetic feedback, and helping patients stay on track. 🏥 Extending Care Beyond the Clinic: Coaches are particularly valuable in supporting patients between in-person visits. Our health doesn’t adhere to a Monday-Friday, 8-5 schedule, so coaches can offer live or asynchronous support seven days a week. With our OB/GYN and fertility clinic partners, coaches ensure follow-through on next steps—whether it's completing a pre-consult checklist or reminding patients of their Monday 9am ultrasound appointment. We’ve seen no-show rates drop by 78% when coaches are integrated into patients' care plans! 😣 Reducing Stress and Dropout Rates: Most importantly, coaches provide essential emotional and mental wellness support, helping patients stay engaged and reducing fertility treatment dropout rates. The fertility journey is filled with challenges, and coaches help patients feel less alone and more understood along the way. Coaches are a critical piece of the puzzle in improving patient retention and outcomes at every stage of the journey. We’re thrilled to see their impact highlighted in this podcast by one of our favorite partners in the space. Onwards, together! Please find the episode link in comments.

**We’re hiring!** Frame is growing quickly, and we’re on the lookout for passionate Fertility Care Coordinator(s) to guide patients / couples on their family-building journey. Are you someone who: -Has experience or a deep passion for women’s health, reproductive health, or fertility care? -Possesses a genuine excitement for patient support, a passion for process, and a keen eye for detail? -Holds an RN or MA degree? Why you’ll love this role: -It’s fully remote. -Flexible hours: start at 20 hours/week with plenty of room for growth and development. -You’ll be making a real difference in the lives of patients, couples, and beyond. Check out the job description in the comments and feel free to share with anyone who might be interested! #hiring #fertility #carecoordinator #ivfcoordinator

Thrilled to share that our CEO and founder, Jessica Bell van der Wal, is now on Roon, a completely free guide for everything fertility—from egg freezing to IVF, IUI and surrogacy, all the way to navigating mental health and fertility treatment finances. Get answers to thousands of questions from Jessica and others (from REIs and embryologists to mental health professionals and others with lived experience) at roon.com. We’re all about evidence-based education here at Frame, and we love that Roon helps to champion a more informed and supported journey with experts from a variety of lenses. #fertility #familybuilding #womenshealth

We're excited to announce we’ve joined the IVF Heroes Universe! We're proud to share our commitment to reducing the cost to baby, time to baby and life disruption to baby. Learn more about the IVF Heroes Universe here, which will be published on October 17 by Inside Reproductive Health: https://lnkd.in/eBdhfzev #insidereproductivehealth #fertilitybridge #reproductivehealth #ivf #ivfheroesuniverse

Kudos to Nurx from Thirty Madison for their insightful report on reproductive rights and health. These critical topics demand our attention now more than ever. This report spotlights some of the very real challenges and gaps in women's healthcare, which we see every day at Frame: -Anxiety levels are at an all-time high. For those on their fertility journey (like our Frame patients), this is just stress compounded. -In particular, over 50% are anxious about in-person reproductive/sexual care, and more than one-third are using telehealth for their needs. To reiterate: telehealth is a necessity for women and beyond. -More than 25% have delayed preventative care, which means a greater potential for missed diagnoses, poor health, and bad outcomes. At-home screening has to be part of the equation. It's going to take all of us to continue surfacing how the political climate and world events are impacting health, especially for women. Thank you to the team at Nurx for bringing these issues front and center!

Obesity can significantly impact fertility and pregnancy outcomes. In this insightful conversation with Katherine Saunders, MD, co-founder of FlyteHealth, our Medical Director, Jennifer McLeland, MD MBA, dives into the complexities of managing obesity and fertility, and the emerging popularity of weight management medications. Dr. Saunders and Dr. McLeland cover the following topics: ** The impact of obesity on fertility and pregnancy ** The potential implications of new obesity medications on pregnancy ** The importance of open communication between patients and their providers ** Strategies for managing weight during pregnancy and fertility treatments Women considering weight management medications should prioritize discussions with their healthcare providers about their fertility goals. Early intervention, coupled with a holistic approach including nutrition, exercise, and potentially medication, can optimize pregnancy outcomes. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gKQeQGPJ #obesity #fertility #weightmanagement

👇 👇 👇 Calling all early stage digital health companies seeking to sell to/partner with health plans: This is an incredible accelerator program that we at Frame participated in two years ago. We derived tremendous learnings from our experience and most importantly, we had the privilege of working alongside the fantastic team at Healthworx and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield including but not limited to Ricardo R. Johnson, Emily Durfee, Soo Jeon, Colleen Harner, Robert Heyl, Bryan Mulford, MBA, Michael Udwin and so many more. We couldn't be more grateful for their support, and we keep in touch with them as well as many of the other digital health companies that were part of our cohort. Reach out if you have questions. Applications close in 2 weeks! https://lnkd.in/dz-rzpnF

Thank you Emily Zhen, Chelsea Schlacks, and Sarah-Almaza Cox for recognizing Frame as a leader in women’s health innovation. By partnering with providers, we've demonstrated how our collaborative approach drives improved clinical outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and greater efficiency for clinicians. While progress has been made, the significant gap in funding, research, and care delivery is undeniable. Only 2% of venture funding in healthcare goes to women’s health. At Frame, we're committed to being a key innovator in closing this gap. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ga_w-azG #womenshealth #digitalhealth #healthcareinnovation #fertility

“We are recognizing that declining fertility rates is a [global] public health crisis. And so we have to wake up to the reality that if we don’t start making this process easier, it is going to have sweeping ramifications, not just on the individual or couple that obviously is trying to have a child, but on our society overall.” - Jessica Bell van der Wal Thank you to Avalere for having this important conversation with our CEO about the future of fertility care. Frame is bridging the gap between patients and providers through our comprehensive virtual care platform that extends in-person support, improves outcomes and enhances the overall experience. Our deep-rooted collaboration with OB/GYNs, PCPs and REIs ensures that Frame seamlessly integrates into existing care pathways. By focusing on patient needs and provider efficiency, we're building a stronger healthcare ecosystem together. Listen to the whole interview here:  https://lnkd.in/etGx7Mkb #fertility #familybuilding #womenshealth

Congratulations to our colleagues at Healthworx on this re-imagined program! We were honored to be a part of the first generation via 1501 Health and are so grateful for your support of us and other early-stage companies. Onwards, together!