Dr. Trevor Campbell, MD, CCFP
Dr. Trevor Campbell, MD, CCFP
Pomelo Care, Dr. Eva Luo (Head of Clinical Solutions): How Pomelo Care is Tackling the Maternal Health Crisis
Pomelo Care, Dr. Eva Luo (Head of Clinical Solutions): How Pomelo Care is Tackling the Maternal Health Crisis
Pomelo Care, Dr. Eva Luo (Head of Clinical Solutions): How Pomelo Care is Tackling the Maternal Health Crisis
Tuesday 11th February 2025
Dr. Eva Luo discusses Pomelo Care's approach to tackling the maternal health crisis with innovative solutions and compassionate care.
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- Pomelo Care provides 24/7 virtual and in-person services.
- Challenges in maternal health include high mortality rates.
- Dr. Luo emphasizes the importance of compassionate care.
- Pomelo Care raised $46 million in Series B funding.
- Future expansion focuses on refining healthcare solutions.
This is the clinical care practice I wish I could honestly prescribe and give to all of my patients.
In this episode of Kellogg Healthscape, Kaiya Adam, a full-time MBA student at Kellogg, engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Eva Luo, OB/GYN and Head of Clinical Solutions at Pomelo Care. The focus is on tackling the maternal health crisis in the U.S. through Pomelo Care's innovative approach. Dr. Luo, who also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has extensive experience in healthcare innovation, shares her insights into the challenges and opportunities in maternal and infant healthcare.
Pomelo Care is addressing the root causes of the maternal health crisis, aiming to provide compassionate and evidence-based care. The company raised $46 million in Series B funding in 2024, reflecting its commitment to expanding its reach and impact. Pomelo Care’s model integrates virtual and in-person services, supported by a team of midwives, nurses, dieticians, therapists, and lactation experts, all working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for mothers and babies. Dr.
Luo highlights the unique barriers that patients face, leading to poor maternal health outcomes in the U.S., including substance use and homelessness. She discusses the importance of providing personalized care and the challenges of engaging patients in virtual health services. Despite the difficulties, Pomelo Care strives to match patients quickly with the right clinician, emphasizing a balance between data-driven approaches and compassionate care. The conversation touches on the future of Pomelo Care, particularly its recent Series B fundraising round. Dr.
Luo expresses excitement about refining and expanding solutions, especially those targeting underserved populations. Pomelo Care currently covers about 15 million lives, including one in six Medicaid beneficiaries, with a focus on improving clinical outcomes like preterm birth and NICU admissions. Overall, the episode provides an informative and hopeful look at how Pomelo Care is revolutionizing maternal and newborn healthcare in the U.S. with innovative approaches that prioritize both compassion and evidence-based practices.