# Gynecology * **Definition:** A medical specialty that focuses on the health of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, hormone production, fallopian tubes, and vagina, as well as childbirth and the care of women during pregnancy. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Gynecology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Gynecology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 3.5K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**The specialty that feels most valued by employers**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/hospital-physician-relationships/the-specialty-that-feels-most-valued-by-employers/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**With Crozer Health's hospitals closing, a nurse asks: 'What about tomorrow?'**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/with-crozer-health-s-hospitals-closing-a-nurse-asks-what-about-tomorrow-) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**Healthcare's Robotic Renaissance: Meeting Future Demands - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/healthcares-robotic-renaissance-meeting-future-demands/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 3/14/2025 | [**Scrubs, Sweat, and Solidarity: Making Friends in Residency**](https://www.medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/whitecoatchronicles/114652) | [[Medpage Today]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Great leaders in healthcare - 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/great-leaders-in-healthcare-2025.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Launching the Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network (TRAIN) A Consortium to Facilitate ...**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/articlepdf/2830340/jama_emb_2025_vp_250019_1738942291.693.pdf) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**Healthcare Services Market to Grow by USD 6.26 Trillion from 2024-2028, Driven by Rising Chronic Diseases, with AI Driving Market Transformation - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-trillion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-rising-chronic-diseases-with-ai-driving-market-transformation---technavio-302371577.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Together Women's Health Expands into Georgia with Advanced Gynecology Affiliation**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/together-women-health-expands-georgia-110000314.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827918) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 12/6/2024 | [**Roundup: AI partnerships aim to advance cardiac radiology, gynecology, more**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/roundup-ai-partnerships-aim-advance-cardiac-radiology-gynecology-more) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**Bloomlife Appoints Dr. Amanda Williams to Board of Directors - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bloomlife-appoints-dr-amanda-williams-to-board-of-directors-302323345.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**180+ chief medical officers to know - 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/180-chief-medical-officers-to-know-2025.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827395) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 11/6/2024 | [**The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health xpands Board of Advisors with Five Healthcare Industry Leaders, Enhancing Commitment to Patient Safety and Innovation**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/06/2975819/0/en/The-Physician-Patient-Alliance-for-Health-Safety-Expands-Board-of-Advisors-with-Five-Healthcare-Industry-Leaders-Enhancing-Commitment-to-Patient-Safety-and-Innovation.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**51 Mercy Physicians Named Among Region's TOP DOCTORS in November 2024 Issue of BALTIMORE Magazine**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/51-mercy-physicians-named-among-regions-top-doctors-in-november-2024-issue-of-baltimore-magazine-302278497.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 10/3/2024 | [**Why It's Time to Uncouple Obstetrics and Gynecology**](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/why-time-uncouple-obstetrics-gynecology-144338585.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Appoints New Chief to Spearhead Standards, Professionalism, and Credentialing**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/american-board-of-obstetrics-and-gynecology-appoints-new-chief-to-spearhead-standards-professionalism-and-credentialing-1033751869) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 8/27/2024 | [**New Chief Joins the Team at the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chief-joins-team-american-board-172600092.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**Gynecology Drugs Market Trends and Business Opportunities, Worldwide, 2024-2029**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gynecology-drugs-market-trends-business-134400103.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 8/22/2024 | [**Obstetrics And Gynecology (OB-GYN) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Global Market ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/870201-obstetrics-and-gynecology-ob-gyn-electronic-health-record-ehr-global-market-size-share-analysis-growth-insights-and-forecast-2024-2033.html) | whatech.com | | 7/23/2024 | [**The Future of Women's Health: How Telehealth is Revolutionizing Access to Care**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/07/23/the-future-of-womens-health-how-telehealth-is-revolutionizing-access-to-care/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 7/18/2024 | [**Suki to Deploy AI Assistant to Underserved Communities - - HIT Consultant**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/07/18/suki-to-deploy-ai-assistant-to-underserved-communities/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 7/16/2024 | [**The Inner Circle acknowledges, Stephanie E. Gore as a Top Pinnacle Professional**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-inner-circle-acknowledges-stephanie-e-gore-as-a-top-pinnacle-professional-302198293.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/3/2024 | [**Gynecology Collaboration and Licensing Agreements Analysis Report 2024 with Directory of Deals Signed by the World's Leading Life Science Companies Since 2016 - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240703371177/en/Gynecology-Collaboration-and-Licensing-Agreements-Analysis-Report-2024-with-Directory-of-Deals-Signed-by-the-Worlds-Leading-Life-Science-Companies-Since-2016---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 3/11/2020 | [**When surgery becomes 'women's work': the devaluation of gynecologic specialties**](https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/12/gynecology-surgical-specialty-devalued-womens-work/) | [[STAT]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Advanced Gynecology**: A specialized gynecology practice focusing on urogynecology and minimally invasive procedures, recently affiliated with TWH. - **American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG)**: A peer-reviewed publication that provides insights and research findings relevant to obstetrics and gynecology. - **Olympus Corporation**: A medical technology company showcasing its gynecological product portfolio and emphasizing education in women's health. - **American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)**: A professional organization that sets standards for the practice of obstetrics and gynecology, including credentialing and continuing education. - **Dr. Michael Vardy**: New chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Peter's University Hospital, with a focus on urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. - **Laborie Medical Technologies**: A company specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic products across various medical fields, including obstetrics and gynecology. - **Together Women’s Health (TWH)**: A healthcare organization expanding women's health services through partnerships, including its recent affiliation with Advanced Gynecology. - **Hims & Hers Health, Inc.**: A healthcare company that focuses on personalized healthcare for women, including gynecological issues. - **Athenahealth**: Offers cloud-based services for healthcare systems, including EHR solutions for ob-gyn practices. - **Midi Health**: A healthcare provider focusing on specialized care for women, particularly during midlife hormonal transitions. - **Dr. Summer Holmes-Mason**: A board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Pomerene Hospital, emphasizing holistic care for women. - **Keck Medicine of USC**: A medical institution collaborating with Midi Health to enhance care for women experiencing menopause. - **Dr. Nana E. Tchabo**: A recognized expert in gynecologic oncology, contributing to clinical research and community service. - **Cerner Corporation**: A major player in the electronic health record (EHR) market, focusing on solutions for obstetrics and gynecology. - **Kindbody**: A healthcare company transforming the fertility and gynecology sectors by integrating technology to provide services such as embryo freezing and in-vitro fertilization. - **Ronovo Surgical**: A Shanghai-based medtech company focused on modular robotic systems for surgical procedures, including gynecology. - **PinkDx, Inc.**: A diagnostics company focused on improving outcomes for women with vague symptoms that may indicate gynecological cancer. - **Winona**: A telehealth company providing comprehensive services tailored to women's healthcare needs, including hormonal therapy. - **Millie**: A tech-enabled maternity clinic that focuses on patient-centered maternal healthcare. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Together Women’s Health and Advanced Gynecology**: This partnership enhances women's health services in Georgia, adding board-certified physicians and surgery centers to TWH's network. - **Tampa General Hospital and USF Health**: Collaborated to advance research and technology in healthcare, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology. - **Levy Health and Progyny**: Secured B2B partnerships to enhance fertility diagnosis services. - **Midi Health and Keck Medicine of USC**: This partnership aims to address the care gap for women experiencing menopause, providing personalized care plans and insurance-covered services. - **St. Luke's Health System and Relias OB**: Partnered to implement an education program focused on simulation-based team training to improve perinatal outcomes. - **QT Imaging and NXC Imaging**: Partnership to enhance breast imaging technology at the Couri Center for Gynecology. - **Tia**: Collaborating with health systems like CommonSpirit Health and UCSF Health to create integrated women's health clinics. - **Evvy**: Establishing strategic partnerships to enhance women's health offerings. - **Midi Health and Mount Sinai Health System**: Collaborating to provide personalized treatment plans for women undergoing menopause, addressing care gaps. - **Carevix Ambassador Program**: A program where healthcare centers, like Peterborough City Hospital, utilize the Carevix device in routine gynecological procedures, promoting its adoption and enhancing patient care. - **UCF-HCA Healthcare Partnership**: Expanded its Graduate Medical Education (GME) program to over 620 residents and fellows across Florida, addressing physician shortages. - **KONZA National Network and Hartford HealthCare**: Collaborated to develop Birth Connect, a Health Information Exchange tool for OB/GYNs to improve maternal and infant health data sharing. - **DiaMedica Therapeutics and Scientific Advisory Board**: Collaboration with experts in maternal-fetal health to enhance treatment options for preeclampsia. - **Bloomlife and March of Dimes**: Collaboration to enhance maternal health solutions through innovative technology. - **Sonio Acquisition**: Acquired a 100% stake in a company to expand its influence in women's health. - **Corewell Health and Abridge**: Implementing a clinical documentation platform to enhance clinician focus on patient care. - **SBC Medical Group and MEDIROM**: A business alliance aimed at expanding customer bases in beauty and wellness sectors. - **American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM) and Yale New Haven Health System**: A partnership to establish Bridgeport Hospital as the flagship clinical training site for ACSOM students. - **Suki and Federally Qualified Health Centers**: Collaboration to help providers manage high patient volumes in underserved areas. - **Royal Philips and Mayo Clinic**: Partnering to utilize AI for improving cardiac MRI workflows and patient experiences. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine**: Expanding the use of telemedicine in gynecological care to improve access and convenience for patients. - **Robotic-Assisted Surgery**: Advancements in surgical techniques for gynecological procedures, enhancing safety and effectiveness. - **Telehealth and Digital Health Technologies**: Increasingly essential in gynecology for improving access to care and patient outcomes. - **Gynecology Drugs Market**: Projected to reach $5.74 billion by 2023, driven by advancements in therapeutic development. - **Urogynecology Fellowship**: Dr. Vardy's initiative to enhance women's health care through specialized services in urogynecology. - **Behavioral Health Integration**: Efforts to integrate behavioral healthcare into obstetrics and gynecology practices to address mental health issues among women. - **Telemedicine Surge**: Since 2020, telemedicine services have increased significantly, allowing healthcare providers to offer remote appointments, particularly in gynecology and fertility. - **Sutter Health's OB/Gyn Residency Program**: New residency programs aimed at training future leaders in women's health. - **AI in Obstetrics and Gynecology**: Artificial intelligence is being integrated into women's health to enhance personalized care and address complex clinical challenges, despite slower adoption compared to other fields. - **AI in Gynecology**: Sonio's AI-powered ultrasound reporting solution aims to improve efficiency and accuracy in gynecological care. - **Chronos Device**: FDA-approved automated disinfection device for ultrasound probes, enhancing infection control in gynecology. - **Telehealth in Women's Health**: The rise of telehealth technologies providing easier access to specialists, convenient appointment scheduling, and support for mental health issues, particularly beneficial for women's health. - **EHR Market Growth**: The ob-gyn EHR market is projected to grow to $2.67 billion by 2028, driven by telehealth and AI advancements. - **Voice AI in Gynecology**: Suki's voice AI Assistant significantly reduces documentation time, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care. - **Patient Satisfaction**: Midi Health reports a 95% patient satisfaction score, indicating a successful approach to women's health care. - **Digital Health Startups**: Emergence of startups focusing on innovative solutions to enhance healthcare access and quality, especially in mental health and gynecology. - **Tia's Integrated Model**: Combining primary care, mental health, gynecological care, and wellness services to improve patient outcomes. - **CDC Guidelines on IUD Insertion**: Updated recommendations for pain management during IUD insertion to improve patient experience and address historical downplaying of women's pain. - **Birth Connect**: A new Health Information Exchange tool that provides timely alerts to OB/GYNs about births, addressing interoperability issues in electronic medical records. - **Holistic Women's Health Approach**: Visionary Women's Health emphasizes a patient-centered care model that integrates traditional medical expertise with root-cause treatments. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Health Disparities**: Ongoing debates about the separation of obstetrics and gynecology to address women's health needs more effectively. - **Physician Burnout**: Despite a decrease in overall burnout rates, certain specialties, including gynecology, still report higher-than-average levels of burnout, necessitating ongoing attention. - **Access to Care**: Many women face barriers to accessing gynecological care, particularly in rural areas, which telemedicine aims to address. - **Gender Equity**: Ongoing challenges in gender equity within healthcare, particularly in women's urology and reproductive health. - **Mental Health Services Access**: Despite increased demand for mental health services, many women are relying on obstetrician-gynecologists for primary care due to diminished mental health resources. - **Legal Risks for OB-GYNs**: Concerns regarding legal repercussions for OB-GYNs in Texas due to strict anti-abortion laws affecting board certification exams. - **Menopause Training Gap**: Only 31% of OB/GYN residency programs include menopause training, highlighting a significant gap in education for treating menopausal symptoms. - **Drug Development Costs**: High costs and accessibility issues in low- to middle-income countries pose challenges for the gynecology drugs market. - **Incarcerated Women's Health**: Neglected cancer screenings and follow-ups for incarcerated women, highlighting systemic issues in healthcare access. - **Misdiagnosis in Women**: Research indicates women are often misdiagnosed due to male-centric medical research, leading to poorer health outcomes. - **Endometriosis Treatment Options**: Despite advancements like HMI-115, there remains a need for effective treatments that do not disrupt menstrual cycles for women wishing to conceive. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Ongoing racial disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly affecting underrepresented groups. - **Maternal and Fetal Health Monitoring**: There is a critical need for effective monitoring technologies to address issues like fetal distress and postpartum hemorrhage, which can lead to severe complications. - **Teen Pregnancy Risks**: Vulnerabilities associated with teenage pregnancies, including limited access to prenatal care. - **Patient Privacy and Data Security**: Concerns regarding patient privacy and data security are critical as AI technologies are integrated into healthcare, particularly in women's health. - **Racial Disparities in Maternal Health**: Addressing disparities in maternal and infant mortality rates is a key focus for healthcare leaders in women's health. - **Patient Pain Perception**: A gap exists between patient experiences of pain during IUD insertion and physician perceptions, highlighting the need for better communication and understanding. - **Maternal Mortality Crisis**: The U.S. faces a high maternal mortality rate, necessitating improved data sharing and healthcare access for mothers and infants. ## Related Topics [[Gynecologic Oncology]]; [[Obstetrics]]; [[Urogynecology]]