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The company has built a personalized healthcare model by fusing OB/GYN, primary care, mental health, and evidenced-based wellness services into an integrative experience that’s convenient, collaborative, and focused on prevention. From the Tia health advisor app to the Tia Clinic, Tia makes women healthier, providers happier, and the business of care delivery stronger."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"1d757a94c51c","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"1fa67487bfaa0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"About Manatt Health"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h4"},{"_key":"248c49ff44c3","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"c584192b610e0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Manatt Health integrates legal and strategic business consulting expertise to better serve the complex needs of clients across the healthcare system. 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The company has built a personalized healthcare model by fusing OB/GYN, primary care, mental health, and evidenced-based wellness services into an integrative experience that’s convenient, collaborative, and focused on prevention. From the Tia health advisor app to the Tia Clinic, Tia makes women healthier, providers happier, and the business of care delivery stronger."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"1d757a94c51c","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"1fa67487bfaa0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"About Manatt Health"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h4"},{"_key":"248c49ff44c3","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"c584192b610e0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Manatt Health integrates legal and strategic business consulting expertise to better serve the complex needs of clients across the healthcare system. 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