memorial hermann primary care :: Article CreatorInside Memorial Hermann's New Menopause Care Partnership With Midi Health
Even though more than a million women across the U.S. Undergo menopause each year, most doctors weren't trained on how to address questions related to this natural transition in life or treat complications arising from it.
In an effort to give its patients access to providers who can help them navigate the menopause journey, Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston struck a new partnership with Midi Health on Wednesday. Palo Alto-based Midi, which was founded in 2021, is a virtual care clinic focused exclusively on women who are navigating their midlife hormonal transition. Under the partnership, Memorial Hermann patients can access Midi's services directly through the company's platform or by getting a referral from a Memorial Hermann-affiliated physician.
Midi's services are covered by insurance under most major PPO plans in Texas. After setting up their account and entering their insurance information, the patient tells Midi about their symptoms and schedules a time to have a telehealth visit with a clinician. During the visit, the patient has a chance to discuss their symptoms and health history in depth with a nurse practitioner or doctor trained in menopause care.
"This is basically a 30-minute deep-dive focusing on the symptoms that bother them most," said Midi CEO Joanna Strober.
If bloodwork or imaging can help Midi personalize the patient's treatment, the platform sends them to a local facility that accepts their insurance, she noted.
Midi periodically sends check-in messages to patients to gauge how they are managing their symptoms, and patients can schedule follow-up appointments at any time. On average, Midi sees a patient two to three times during their first three months on the platform. Strober said. After that, the frequency of visits is patient-specific.
"Every Midi patient receives a personalized care plan, based on their symptoms, health history (including any history of breast and other female cancers) and risk factors. Care plans are holistic and may include hormonal and non-hormonal prescription medications, behavior change coaching, evidence-based supplements and integrative therapy recommendations," Strober declared.
Midi also partners with the patient's other doctors, and refers them for in-person treatment when needed, she added.
When selecting a partner for this initiative, Memorial Hermann looked at "a few other virtual women's health options" but chose Midi "due to the reputation of its clinical leaders, use of evidence-based medicine and customer experience," said Dr. Victoria Regan, vice president of the health system's women and children's service line.
According to Dr. Regan, Memorial Hermann has two main goals for its partnership with Midi. The first is to improve women's health in the community — having a virtual menopause care option allows the health system to offer another point of access for its patients and help them manage their health at home. Memorial Hermann is also seeking to gather data to inform decisions about which services it should offer to meet women's healthcare needs, she added.
To measure the success of these goals, the health system is tracking the total number of Midi visits, the number of referrals from Memorial Hermann providers to Midi, and the number and type of referrals from Midi to Memorial Hermann, as well as collecting qualitative patient experience data, Dr. Regan explained.
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Midi Health And Memorial Hermann Collaborate To Expand Access To Expert Midlife Care For Women
HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Midi Health, a virtual care clinic focused exclusively on women navigating midlife hormonal transition, and Memorial Hermann Health System are collaborating to care for women in perimenopause and menopause. Both recognize that hormonal changes through the menopause transition cause life-altering symptoms for 57 million American women, yet 75% of those who seek care don't get the advice and treatment they need.
As part of their commitment to supporting women in the Houston community, Memorial Hermann is working with Midi to extend the care their providers can give to women. Midi's virtual clinic offers high-touch telehealth services while supporting patients' continued connection to the expertise and care of their Memorial Hermann-affiliated physicians.
"With today marking World Menopause Day, it was the perfect occasion to unveil this collaboration as an innovative way to provide our patients experiencing midlife hormonal conditions with specialized care developed by experts in perimenopause and menopause," said Dr. Victoria Regan, vice president of the women's and children's service line at Memorial Hermann. "With Midi Health, women now have an integrated solution to meet their full health care needs, in collaboration with their affiliated providers here at Memorial Hermann."
Patients can easily access Midi's care either by going directly to www.Joinmidi.Com or by getting a referral from their Memorial Hermann-affiliated physician. Each person receives personalized care plans based on protocols developed by experts in perimenopause and menopause. After a virtual visit, women may be referred back to their Memorial Hermann physician or specialists for in-person care including important screenings such as mammograms, surgeries, biopsies, ultrasounds and more. All services are covered by insurance in Texas under major PPO plans.
"We are excited to collaborate with Memorial Hermann to close the gap in care for the millions of women who experience symptoms of menopause," said Midi Health CEO and Co-founder Joanna Strober. "Menopause symptoms are correlated with cardiovascular disease, among other challenges which is actually the theme of this year's World Menopause Day. By intervening early, women can mitigate their risks. Plus many women aren't getting the regular screenings they need like mammograms and colonoscopies. This program gives women access to the treatment they need at a crucial stage in their lives."
Midi's care is guided by nationally recognized physicians and researchers who oversee a network of trained nurse practitioners. The clinical team is led by Chief Medical Officer and co-founder Kathleen Jordan, MD, former SVP of Tia women's health clinics; and Chief Clinical Officer Mindy Goldman, MD, who has practiced as an OB/GYN at UCSF for three decades and served as the Director of the UCSF Gynecology Center for Cancer Survivors and At-Risk Women.
About Midi Health
Midi Health is the leading virtual care clinic focused exclusively on women navigating midlife hormonal transition. Our treatment protocols are designed by world-class experts in perimenopause and menopause, and delivered by a team of compassionate clinicians highly trained in women's midlife health. Midi patients receive personalized care plans based on their unique symptoms and health history. Solutions include hormonal and non-hormonal medications, supplements, lifestyle coaching, and vital preventative health guidance. All services are covered by insurance, and conveniently accessible through telehealth visits.
With a patient satisfaction score of 95 percent, Midi is helping thousands of women reach their full potential in midlife and filling an immense gap in the healthcare system. To learn more, visit www.Joinmidi.Com.
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