President Biden Signs Executive Order to Enhance Women's Health Care
n his 2024 State of the Union address, President Biden issued a powerful call to action: women’s health must become a national research priority. That promise is now taking shape with the signing of a landmark Executive Order aimed at expanding and accelerating research into women’s health.
This Executive Order is not just a policy move — it’s a turning point. It represents the most comprehensive federal investment in women’s health research to date, and signals a major shift in how the government, health systems, and technology providers will address the unique and evolving healthcare needs of women in the years to come.
What the Executive Order Means: A Quick Overview
Signed in March 2024, the Executive Order sets a new standard for women’s health research and funding in the U.S. It prioritizes targeted research, cross-agency coordination, and real-world innovation to better serve women at every stage of life.
This move builds on the momentum created by recent calls from health advocates, researchers, and providers who’ve long voiced the need for dedicated attention to issues like maternal health disparities, menopause research, cardiovascular care for women, and mental health support during pregnancy and postpartum.
By making these concerns central to federal research funding and strategy, the administration is laying the groundwork for long-term impact — not only in clinical trials and data, but in how care is delivered on the ground.
5 Key Areas the Executive Order Focuses On
1. $12 Billion for Women’s Health Research
The federal government is committing $12 billion in new funding to expand scientific research that focuses specifically on women’s health conditions — from chronic diseases to reproductive health, and under-researched topics like menopause, endometriosis, and autoimmune conditions.
2. Fostering Innovation through ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health
A dedicated $100 million investment will support the ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health, designed to fast-track breakthrough innovations. This will back next-gen diagnostics, devices, and digital tools aimed at closing gaps in care and treatment outcomes for women.
3. Improving Research Infrastructure & Workforce Training
The EO outlines actions to strengthen national research infrastructure and build a workforce trained in the complexities of women’s health — especially for underserved communities. That means more inclusive studies, better access to data, and more culturally competent care.
4. Focusing on Women’s Health Across the Lifespan
From adolescence to post-menopause, the order places women’s health in a lifespan context. This includes support for preventive care, addressing health disparities, and improving health literacy — so women can make informed choices at every stage of life.
5. Promoting Equity and Better Health Outcomes
A strong emphasis is placed on health equity, especially for Black, Indigenous, and women of color, who have historically experienced worse health outcomes. The EO ensures that solutions are not one-size-fits-all but rather designed to reflect the diversity of women’s experiences.
Why This Matters Now More Than Ever
Women’s health has long been underfunded, misunderstood, and deprioritized. But in 2024, there is a renewed urgency — driven by both data and demand — to correct those gaps. This Executive Order reflects a growing national recognition that research equity is health equity.
It’s a signal that we’re entering a new era — one where personalized, informed, and inclusive healthcare for women becomes the expectation, not the exception.
How DigiChart Supports the Vision of This Executive Order
At DigiChart, we’ve always believed that women deserve more than a generic health tech solution. That’s why we’ve built a specialized OB-GYN EHR that’s designed around the specific needs of women’s health providers and their patients.
Here’s how we align with the Executive Order’s priorities:
Executive Order Priority
| How DigiChart Supports It |
Investing $12B in women’s health research
| Built exclusively for OB-GYNs, DigiChart focuses on capturing nuanced, specialty-specific data |
ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health (Innovation)
| Offers advanced digital tools like custom OB flowsheets, antepartum records, and automated reporting |
Workforce training and research infrastructure
| Intuitive EHR interface designed to reduce training time and support efficient, error-free documentation |
Care across a woman’s lifespan
| Supports longitudinal records and comprehensive patient history from adolescence to post-menopause |
Focus on health equity and underserved populations | Enables PMAD screening, social determinants tracking, and telehealth features for improved access and equity |
We’re not just following trends — we’re building the tools providers need to lead in this new era of women’s care.
Your Role in the Future of Women’s Health Starts with the Right EHR
With renewed national focus on improving care for women across every life stage, now is the time for OB-GYNs to lead the way. The latest Executive Order is a call to action—and DigiChart is built to help you answer it.
Unlike generic EHRs, DigiChart is purpose-built for OB-GYN practices, supporting better coordination, smarter workflows, and more personalized care at every touchpoint.
