Women’s Health Advocates: Congressional Briefing on Menopause

About this episode

This episode features a congressional briefing on menopause, discussing health risks, economic impacts, and necessary policy solutions for women's health.

Menopause isn’t a niche issue—it’s a national one. In this special Beyond the Paper Gown episode, Beyond the Paper Gown brings you a recent congressional briefing, moderated by Dr. Mitzi Krockover, and featuring lawmakers and experts, Rep. Julia Brownley, Asm. Linda Rosenthal, Dr. Jayne Morgan, Jannine Versi, and Claire Gill to unpack the real health risks, the economic and workplace impact, and the policy solutions women need now—from insurance coverage and provider education to research funding and employer benefits. Clear, candid, and actionable, this conversation outlines how smarter policy can improve care and strengthen our workforce. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown (https://www.beyondthepapergown.com/podcasts) to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health. SHOW NOTES: Mitzi Krockover, Founder and CEO, Woman Centered, LLC and Host of Beyond the Paper Gown https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzikrockover/ Jayne Morgan, M.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs for Hello Heart Jannine Versi, MBA – Co-Founder and CEO of Elektra Health Claire Gill – Founder and President of the National Menopause Foundation Women’s Health Advocates U.S. Congress…

People in this episode

Host: Mitzi Krockover

Guests: Julia Brownley, Linda Rosenthal, Jayne Morgan, Jannine Versi, Claire Gill

Topics covered

• menopause
• women's health
• policy solutions
• health risks
• workplace impact

Keywords

• menopause
• health risks
• policy
• women's health
• workplace impact
• insurance coverage
• provider education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beyond the Paper Gown, Woman Centered, LLC, Hello Heart, Elektra Health, National Menopause Foundation, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, The Menopause Society

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