On Demand: From Vision to Reality: Building a World-Class Women’s Health Program-Webinar Recording

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This webinar focuses on establishing world-class women's cardiovascular health programs, featuring insights from leaders at Women as One, Providence Health, and Jefferson Health. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, with rising mortality rates, especially among younger women. The speakers emphasize the importance of recognizing sex-specific risk factors, including pregnancy-related conditions, and under-recognized populations such as LGBTQ+ individuals and those facing socioeconomic stressors.<br /><br />Successful programs integrate multidisciplinary teams—cardiology, OB-GYN, neurology, psychiatry, and others—to provide comprehensive care across women's lifespans. Key strategies include developing referral pathways, embedding questionnaires, leveraging data and AI for patient management, and engaging community outreach and CME for healthcare providers.<br /><br />Challenges include building buy-in, overcoming resource limitations, and educating non-specialists. Programs often start small by using existing resources with dedicated slots, gradually expanding capacity as demand grows. Referral networks and virtual consultations help address specialty gaps, especially in smaller or community settings. Demonstrating market share growth and positive patient impact aids in securing administrative support and funding.<br /><br />Patient management often involves consultation for risk assessment followed by transition back to primary care, ensuring capacity for complex cases. Overall, programs underscore listening to patient and provider needs, utilizing system data, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration to improve cardiovascular health outcomes for women.

Keywords

women's cardiovascular health

cardiovascular disease in women

sex-specific risk factors

multidisciplinary healthcare teams

pregnancy-related cardiovascular conditions

LGBTQ+ cardiovascular health

healthcare referral pathways

AI in patient management

community outreach in healthcare