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The Hidden Economics of Women's Health Episode 5

The Hidden Economics of Women's Health

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Join host Jennifer Sargent in conversation with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, urogynecologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, as they uncover the hidden financial disparities undermining women's healthcare. Dr. Fitzgerald reveals how OBGYN became the lowest reimbursed surgical specialty, creating ripple effects from surgery cancellations to maternal care deserts nationwide. They explore why women's procedures are systematically valued less than men's, how global pregnancy fees create perverse incentives, and why pelvic floor care—affecting 80% of mothers—remains overlooked. Dr. Fitzgerald shares her bold vision for splitting OBGYN into separate specialties and discusses how the upcoming generational wealth transfer could revolutionize women's health funding.

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