Maven Clinic Launches Research Institute to Standardize Digital Health Evidence for Women and Families
Event summary
- Maven Clinic launched the Maven Clinical Research Institute on January 29, 2026, to establish scientific standards for digital health in women's and family health.
- The Institute aims to build the largest public evidence base on virtual care, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications already produced.
- Maven released its inaugural Clinical Impact Report, highlighting a 56% lower risk of cesarean delivery among Black members using Maven doula services and 15% cost savings for LGBTQIA+ members.
- The Institute will collaborate with academic and industry partners, including Harvard Medical School and Brown University, to advance research and evidence-based care.
The big picture
Maven Clinic's launch of the Clinical Research Institute addresses a critical gap in the digital health sector: the lack of standardized evidence for virtual care outcomes. As telehealth adoption continues to grow post-pandemic, Maven's initiative could set a new benchmark for measuring effectiveness, cost, and equity in women's and family health. With over 28 million lives supported across 175 countries, Maven's scale positions it to lead this evidence-driven shift, potentially influencing healthcare benefits decisions and public understanding of digital health.
What we're watching
- Evidence Standardization
- How Maven's push for rigorous scientific standards will influence the broader digital health industry and regulatory frameworks.
- Partnership Expansion
- The pace at which Maven can scale its research collaborations with academic and industry partners to strengthen its evidence base.
- Market Adoption
- Whether employers and health plans will increasingly adopt Maven's platform based on the Institute's evidence, driving growth and cost savings.
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