Healthcare Horizons: A Discussion on Maternal Mortality with Dr. Elizabeth Garner

Maternal mortality rates continue to present a pressing health crisis in the United States, with Black women facing a disproportionately high risk — three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to their white counterparts. In the series premiere of Healthcare Horizons, we delve into the leading causes behind this disparity and explore innovative solutions to address maternal mortality.

Join us as we welcome Dr. Elizabeth Garner, chief scientific officer of Ferring Pharmaceuticals, U.S. and president of the American Medical Women’s Association. Dr. Garner offers her insights on maternal mortality in the U.S., drawing from her extensive experience as both an executive and a leader in the field.

About Healthcare Horizons
MATTER’s Healthcare Horizons podcast series highlights some of the most industrious healthcare leaders who are challenging the status quo by developing novel solutions to address some of the industry’s greatest challenges. These conversations shine a light on key voices in healthcare and answer questions like:

• How can healthcare innovators leverage technology — like generative AI and synthetic biology — to its fullest potential?
• What healthcare models can (and should) be reimagined?
• How can interdisciplinary collaboration drive transformative breakthroughs in healthcare?
  
  

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