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Ovia Health, a family health benefits platform owned by Labcorp, recently announced it’s adding a postpartum care program to its platform.
Starting in October, patients that receive Ovia through their employer or health plan will be able to access a 12-month program that targets a range of potential issues that can arise during the postpartum period, according to a Sept. 18 announcement. The new offerings will be available to Ovia members at no additional cost, according to Leslie Saltzman, chief medical officer.
Why postpartum benefits? New mothers are particularly vulnerable to health complications during the period after they give birth, Saltzman told