Tech and healthcare have long been male-dominated, with women facing biases and underrepresentation, especially in leadership and STEM fields like HealthTech. Addressing these challenges requires cultural shifts, mentorship, diverse hiring practices, and policies supporting work-life balance, equal compensation, and zero tolerance for harassment. Additionally, increasing visibility of female role models and improving access to funding are pivotal in empowering women in HealthTech.
What Barriers Do Women Face in the HealthTech Industry, and How Can We Overcome Them?
Tech and healthcare have long been male-dominated, with women facing biases and underrepresentation, especially in leadership and STEM fields like HealthTech. Addressing these challenges requires cultural shifts, mentorship, diverse hiring practices, and policies supporting work-life balance, equal compensation, and zero tolerance for harassment. Additionally, increasing visibility of female role models and improving access to funding are pivotal in empowering women in HealthTech.
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