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The data is clear: women’s experiences after major health events shape loyalty, outcomes, and revenue. Yet most healthcare systems are missing key opportunities. Here’s what the research shows and why it matters.   Postpartum Care Engagement Research indicates that approximately 60% of women attend their initial postpartum visit within the first six weeks after delivery. Attendance at subsequent follow-up visits decline significantly, with some systems showing down to 5% appointment adherence. Within the first 13 months after delivery, only 13.9% of women attended a primary care visit if not referred through a specific program. These declines present a substantial opportunity for healthcare systems to re-engage and support these patients during a critical period.   Economic Influence of Female Patients Women not only utilize healthcare services for themselves but also influence the healthcare decisions of their families. This dual role amplifies their economic impact on health systems. Women are more likely than men to skip or delay medical care, often due to unmet expectations regarding access and experience.   Financial Implications for Health Systems By not adequately addressing women's expectations, health systems may be forgoing significant revenue opportunities. Even modest improvements in patient experience can lead to notable increases in Net Promoter Scores (NPS), a key indicator of patient loyalty and satisfaction.   Critical Engagement Points Key moments that significantly impact women's loyalty to a health system include: - Maternity and Fertility Care - Post-Breast Cancer Treatment and Metabolic Health Recovery - Acute Cardiovascular Events   Unfortunately, healthcare systems often underperform in these areas, jeopardizing patient retention and satisfaction.   Building Lasting Relationships Pregnancy serves as a pivotal entry point for women into the healthcare system. However, without deliberate efforts to nurture this relationship, patient loyalty remains fragile.   The case is clear: enhancing women's heart health and overall experience is not only a clinical imperative but also a significant economic opportunity. At Systole Health, we are dedicated to helping practices and healthcare systems realize this potential by integrating our group care platform that earns and retains women's trust. When we design care around women’s real needs, everyone wins. Better care, better loyalty, better outcomes.

New Podcast: Changing the Future of Women’s Heart Care with Dr. Simin Gharib Lee, CEO, Systole Health When I first met Dr. Simin Gharib Lee, I had no idea how much it would change the way I think about my own heart health. Dr. Lee is a cardiologist and innovative entrepreneur. As Co-Founder of Systole Health with Lauren McConnell, she’s giving women the education, support, and tools to take charge of their heart health. We talk about how her care and Systole Health changed my blood pressure. 🎧 Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/gXZ-8prC 3 Critical Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Heart Health 🚨 1. Sleep Apnea Could Be Harming Your Heart Do you snore? Wake up tired? Get morning headaches? Sleep apnea increases blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, and heart attack risk. “One of the first things I ask my patients is, ‘Do you snore?’ Sleep apnea is a hidden driver of high blood pressure and heart disease that too many women don’t know about.” – Dr. Simin Gharib Lee 💡 2. Group Coaching is a Game Changer Focused care, coaching and supportive community. Having a group means you’re not navigating heart disease alone. ⏱ 3. Know Your Blood Pressure Doctors often say 130s/80s is fine—it’s not. 120/80 is the goal. Even small increases raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. Systole Health is a game changer for women's heart care. Thank you, Dr. Simin Gharib Lee, for encouraging women to learn about heart disease and gratitude to Elaine Williams, M.A. and Lauren McConnell for taking great care of all the female heart patients! Special thanks to Priya Bathija for introducing us! 📢 Tag a woman you care about and share this episode—let’s help all women improve their heart health! HER HEALTHX Karla S. Bryant (Karla S. Zyhowski) Patty Jassak, MS, RN, CHCP, FACEhp Saraa Basaria Anastasia Lipske Nyoo Health #heartcareforwomen #healthcare #goredforwomen

Most patient testimonials feel…well, fake. Stock photos, generic praise, or a two-sentence quote that could have been written by ChatGPT. Not these. At Systole Health, we’re building something different—and the proof is in the women who’ve actually lived it. These are real stories, from real patients, told in their own words. We filmed and edited these ourselves—not for marketing fluff, but because these women wanted to share how Systole changed the way they experience their health. Engagement like this isn’t just great for patients—it’s great for business. Health systems and providers don’t just need scale. They need retention. They need outcomes. They need patients who actually want to show up and participate in their care. That’s what we do. And this is what it looks like. Watch their stories. Hear their voices. See why women don’t just join Systole Health—they stay. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ez6wZ9uV 📢 Shout-out to The Company Advice for infusing every page of our site with beauty and brand. Run - don't walk - their way if you want some web design magic, too.

Today, MedCity News spotlighted Systole Health and our mission to change that. Women make up 51% of the population but receive just a fraction of the cardiovascular care they need. By the time many women get treatment for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or metabolic dysfunction, they’ve already had a heart attack or developed heart failure. Why? ❌ A fragmented system that doesn’t prioritize prevention ❌ Not enough cardiologists to meet demand ❌ Women’s symptoms dismissed or underdiagnosed Systole was built to solve this problem at scale. We provide physician-led, group virtual visits for women at risk of or recovering from heart disease—giving them time, access, education, and a community of support. 📖 Read more about how we’re transforming care for women’s heart health in this article: https://lnkd.in/gt-XYU2S

Patient Wins Worth Celebrating This Heart Month! One of the most rewarding parts of what we do at Systole Health is seeing the real, lasting impact of support, education, and community in our patients' lives. The message below from one of our program participants is such a beautiful reminder of why heart health isn’t just about numbers, it’s about empowerment, sustainability, and feeling good in your body! During Heart Month, we’re reminded that small, consistent changes add up to big results and not just in weight loss, but in lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol, and reducing cardiovascular risk. More importantly, it’s about helping women take control of their health in a way that’s freeing, not restrictive. We focus on care that blends medical guidance, lifestyle coaching, and a supportive community because better heart health shouldn’t feel like punishment. It should feel like progress. Heart Month is the perfect time to check in with yourself. ❤️ #HeartMonth #HeartHealth #WomenInHealth #LifestyleMedicine #SystoleHealth #PreventativeCare #PatientWins

“If a company doesn’t have physician leadership, I just don’t talk to them.” 🔥 That’s what a major health system leader told me at ViVE this week. And after walking the expo floor, my co-founder Lauren McConnell and I get it. There were panels on AI, booths selling AI, deals being made around AI—but almost none of them featured practicing physicians who actually understand how these tools hit the front lines. 🚨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡. It’s making it fit into an overburdened, efficiency-starved system. 🚨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐀𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬. They’re struggling with access. Double-booked schedules. 15-minute follow-ups. 30-minute new visits. And tech that doesn’t integrate makes this worse, not better. 🚨 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐲. If a solution can’t fit into existing workflows—or better yet, reduce friction—it won’t survive. At Systole Health, we think about scale differently. We aren’t adding noise. We’re making care work. And health systems are looking for partners who get it. AI is exciting. But without deep (real) clinical leadership, it’s just another tool looking for a problem. #ViVE2025 #HealthTech #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #Healthcare

Celebrating Dr. Simin Lee's Feature in FemTech World! Excited to share this insightful article featuring Dr. Simin Gharib Lee, highlighting the heart health gap and why women remain under-treated and overlooked in cardiovascular care. A huge thank you to Femtech World for featuring this important topic and helping raise awareness! At Systole Health, we’re dedicated to changing this narrative by improving accessibility, education, and community support for women’s heart health. Check out the article below and join the conversation—what are your thoughts on closing this gap? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/geu3JtrW #WomensHealth #CardiovascularCare #HeartHealth #SystoleHealth #FemTech

The Systole Health co-founders will be at the ViVe Conference in Nashville next week and would love to connect! Let us know if you're attending and would like to meet Lauren McConnell and Dr. Simin Gharib Lee! #ViVEvent #systolehealth

This Go Red Day, the Systole Health team proudly joins the American Heart Association in raising awareness for women’s heart health. Join us in taking action and sharing Systole Health! ❤️ Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women, but together, we can change that. At Systole Health, we are committed to expanding access to high-quality care, education, and innovative solutions that empower women to take charge of their heart health. We had the privilege of coming together as a team—united in red—to support this mission. Let’s make a difference together! Here is what our team had to share how we are making a difference in our own journeys:  ❤️ Simin is committed to going for a run for 30 minutes today. This keeps her heart strong, and lowers risk of high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and lowers stress hormones.  ❤️ Lauren is increasing water intake and using a salt substitute on her meals today, a healthier alternative to help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks. ❤️ Elaine is committed to doing 10 minutes of meditation in the morning upon waking up, and 10 minutes at night right before bed to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and feel grounded which helps improve heart rate variability.  ❤️ Victoria is committed to doing 60 minutes of singing to reduce stress and improve heart rate variability, increase oxygen consumption, and strengthen the heart. Share with us your commitment on how you’re prioritizing your heart health today in the comments below so that we can celebrate you! #SystoleHealthGoRed #GoRedDay #WomensHeartHealth #HeartDiseaseAwareness #NationalWearRedDay #AmericanHeartAssociation

February is here, and at Systole Health, we’re proud to celebrate Heart Awareness Month and Black History Month! ❤️🖤💛 This month is a powerful reminder of the importance of heart health, especially for women, as cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death. With Go Red Day coming up, we stand in solidarity to raise awareness and empower women to take charge of their heart health through education, access, and support. We also honor Black History Month, recognizing the incredible contributions of Black leaders in healthcare and the ongoing need for health equity. At Systole Health, we are committed to expanding access and providing the support needed to create lasting change. Join us in celebrating, learning, and advocating for better heart health and health equity this month! Let’s Go Red, support our communities, and continue working toward a healthier future for all. ❤️ #HeartMonth #GoRedDay #BlackHistoryMonth #WomensHeartHealth #HealthEquity #SystoleHealth