Ep. 341: From Policy to Practice: The State of Women’s Healthcare with Natalie Davis from United States of Care

Ep. 341: From Policy to Practice: The State of Women’s Healthcare with Natalie Davis from United States of Care

In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe dives into what’s happening in women's health and healthcare access, focusing on the postpartum landscape and recent budget cuts impacting Medicaid. Special guest Natalie Davis, founder of United States of Care, joins to discuss pivotal healthcare legislation, Medicaid’s role in maternal and infant health, and the importance of universal access to quality healthcare. The discussion also touches on the power of virtual care and current legislative threats to preventive health services. We hope this episode will equip and inspire you to engage in local healthcare advocacy.

01:34 Current State of Women's Health in the US

02:23 Introducing Natalie Davis

05:51 Challenges in Postpartum Care

10:04 Impact of Budget Cuts on Medicaid

16:16 Supreme Court Case on Preventive Services

22:38 Advocacy for Better Healthcare

27:44 Universal Healthcare Debate

28:38 Debating Healthcare Access and Affordability

31:05 The 100 Weeks Project: Supporting Postpartum Women

32:57 Personalized and Comprehensive Postpartum Care

34:53 Navigating the Postpartum System

40:38 Resources for NICU Families and Mental Health Support

42:07 Legislation Impacting Women's Health

43:30 The Rise of Virtual Care

50:53 Getting Involved in Local Legislation

53:33 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Guest Bio:

For nearly two decades, Natalie Davis has worked shaping and implementing American health care policies to improve the lives of all people. In 2018, she and fellow national health care leaders, such as Andy Slavitt, launched United States of Care to ensure that everyone in the country has access to quality, affordable health care through a community-driven policy change. She is relentless in her person-centered approach to building health care solutions and has a history of building partnerships that work to create positive change in our country’s health care system. From 2010-2016, Natalie served at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services implementing the Affordable Care Act, with the final two years as Senior Advisor to former CMS Administrator, Andy Slavitt. A social entrepreneur, Natalie also helped found Town Hall Ventures which focuses on bringing the best of innovation and care delivery to diverse communities. Natalie also served as the Director of Strategic Engagement at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Natalie holds an M.A. in Philosophy from George Washington University and is an alumna of Salisbury University schools of Sociology and Art History. Natalie lives in Washington, DC with her amazing husband and four children.

INSTAGRAM:

Connect with HeHe on IG

Connect with HeHe on YouTube

Connect with United States of Care on IG

BIRTH EDUCATION:

Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!

Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!

LINKS MENTIONED:

State of Postpartum Care (State Maps)

Journey Map

Preventive Services Resource Hub

https://www.marchofdimes.org/our-work/nicu-family-support

https://postpartum.net/

Jaksot(427)

11: Vagina Whispering with Sara Reardon

11: Vagina Whispering with Sara Reardon

In this episode, HeHe sits down with Sara Reardon, The Vagina Whisperer, to get a closer look at the pelvic floor. We dive into maternity belts, painful sex, and general vaginal care. Sara spills the ...

27 Maalis 201847min

10: Friday Free Talk: Body Shamers ​

10: Friday Free Talk: Body Shamers ​

In this episode, I get real about how society has taught us it's okay to talk about expectant parents' bodies and why your postpartum body is none of anyone else's business. I also talk about why I th...

23 Maalis 201818min

9: Finding the Balance of Motherhood and Managing a Quickly Growing Business with Amber Dalton

9: Finding the Balance of Motherhood and Managing a Quickly Growing Business with Amber Dalton

Amber is the mom of 5 children and the owner of Mom After God's Own Heart which is quickly growing every day! She is responsible for my signature look when I attend births! Today, I chat with her all ...

20 Maalis 201824min

8: Friday Free Talk: Certification

8: Friday Free Talk: Certification

This is an episode of Friday Free Talk- Where I freely talk about something I want you to know or what ever has been on my mind lately. Today, I dive into the question of "Are you certified?" I explai...

16 Maalis 201825min

7: Exercise during Pregnancy with Erika Tsipouras

7: Exercise during Pregnancy with Erika Tsipouras

They say habits that are formed while you're pregnant are more likely to stay around! What better time to implement exercise into your life than when you are growing a tiny human! Erika is a ACE certi...

13 Maalis 201820min

6: Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy with Audra Smith

6: Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy with Audra Smith

In this episode, HeHe sits down with Audra Smith, an expectant mom who has Type 1 Diabetes. She shares her story and how the disease has affected her pregnancy. She and her husband, Brian, struggled t...

6 Maalis 201845min

5: Diving into Tiny Human sleep patterns with Alyssa Blask Campbell

5: Diving into Tiny Human sleep patterns with Alyssa Blask Campbell

Alyssa Blask Campbell is a lover of all things tiny humans. She has spent years studying the science behind our tiny human's brain development and is here to spill the beans! Join us as we dive deep i...

27 Helmi 201830min

4: Tackling the mysterious pelvic floor: trauma, pleasure, and awakening the goddess with Madison White

4: Tackling the mysterious pelvic floor: trauma, pleasure, and awakening the goddess with Madison White

Madison White is a Pelvic Floor Therapist and a member of the Tranquility Team. She is a holistic practiioner in healing women with energetic and physical healing support. She is the founder of God(us...

24 Helmi 201842min

Suosittua kategoriassa Koulutus

rss-murhan-anatomia
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
psykopodiaa-podcast
rss-narsisti
rss-liian-kuuma-peruna
adhd-podi
rss-eron-alkemiaa
rahapuhetta
aamukahvilla
kesken
rss-duodecim-lehti
rss-koira-haudattuna
psykologia
rss-tietoinen-yhteys-podcast-2
rss-vapaudu-voimaasi
rss-finnish-daily-dialogues
rss-niinku-asia-on
rss-onks-ok
rss-luonnollinen-synnytys-podcast
rss-arkea-ja-aurinkoa-podcast-espanjasta