Diagnosing Perimenopause & Providing Better Healthcare for Menopause Using Wearable Data with Sam Smith of Amissa
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Diagnosing Perimenopause & Providing Better Healthcare for Menopause Using Wearable Data with Sam Smith of Amissa
Only 15% of U.S. women aged 45-64 have received a menopause diagnosis, despite 100% of women ultimately going through it. This week’s guest has a vision to change that. Sam Smith is the Co-Founder & CEO of Amissa, who turns menopause symptoms & wearable data into visit-ready documentation that supports clinical decisions & efficient healthcare delivery. Hear how Amissa makes it easy for women to see their menopause symptoms, how their wearable data is utilized, how they keep the interaction between patients & physicians seamless, and the benefit to physicians. Learn how Amissa developed its perimenopause & menopause solutions to create a win/win/win for patients, physicians, and payers.
Tune in to this episode to hear about a solution to provide better healthcare for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Here’s a small sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:
Who is the patient interacting with?
What is Amissa’s long-term vision?
How is menopause tied to dementia & Alzheimer’s disease?
What feedback are they hearing from patients & physicians?
How do patients figure out if their healthcare provider is part of the Amissa ecosystem?
Show Notes
Diagnosing Perimenopause & Providing Better Healthcare for Menopause Using Wearable Data with Sam Smith of Amissa
[1:03] Welcome to Business of the V
[1:48] Connect with Sam Smith, Amissa, and Amissa on LinkedIn
[2:10] What is Amissa?
[4:31] Who is sorting through all the data?
[6:22] Who is the patient interacting with?
[7:24] What is Amissa’s long-term vision?
[10:46] What feedback are they hearing from patients & physicians?
[13:05] Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from Flow Space
[13:40] How is menopause tied to dementia & Alzheimer’s disease?
[19:52] What wearables do they use?
[21:38] How do patients figure out if their healthcare provider is part of the Amissa ecosystem?
[23:05] Connect with Sam Smith, Amissa, and Amissa on LinkedIn
[23:12] Subscribe to Business of the V and learn more at BusinessOfTheV.com
What is Business of the V?
Dr. Alyssa Dweck & Rachel Braun Scherl are here to introduce you to the most fascinating inventors, investors, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals who are in the Business of the V. If you are a woman, know a woman, have a business, or care about your v health and wellness, this is the podcast for you.
Who are Dr. Alyssa Dweck & Rachel Braun Scherl?
Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a gynecologist, surgeon, and author. She’s an expert on V health who explores what’s on other women’s minds when it comes to periods, hormones, breasts, butts, and sex.
Rachel Braun Scherl is a marketing strategist, business builder, and vagipreneur - a person in the business of women’s sexual and reproductive health. It’s complicated!