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New Progyny Study Shows Growing Demand for Human Guidance in an Increasingly Digital Healthcare System
Patients increasingly say human connection and advocacy are essential to reducing stress and improving the care experienceNEW YORK, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new survey from Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY), a global leader in women’s health and family building solutions, found that people navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause care increasingly view personalized, human-led healthcare guidance as essential to managing stress and navigating a complex healthcare system. Among su
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