Maternal Health Hub

In a recent issue brief, the @maternal_hub highlighted NCQA’s partnership with @BirthEquity on the Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM) project. Read more here: bit.ly/434x4ep #qualitymeasurement #healthequity #birthequity

Our State Report Cards provide the first-ever comprehensive view into the state of maternal mental health in America. The U.S. is failing – with 42 receiving Ds and Fs. #MMHMap #MaternalMentalHealth 2020mom.org/state-report-c…

"How doulas help combat racial disparities in maternal health" cbsnews.com/news/frontline…

Maternity deserts are spreading across the US. This @PBGHealth post suggests actions employers can take to ensure birthing individuals have access to high-quality, comprehensive maternity care. pbgh.org/maternity-dese…

To improve maternal health outcomes, we must invest in measures that center the patient’s voice and needs. The @maternal_hub, supported by the @commonwealthfnd, released an issue brief outlining needed improvements in maternity care quality measurement. maternalhealthhub.org/resource/evolv…

Happy #Momnibus introduction day to all those who celebrate! We must pass the Momnibus - our moms can't wait.

Research shows having doulas involved in childbirth could improve health outcomes—and serve to close the racial gaps in care. texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

The US is failing to adequately support Maternal Mental Health: - National Grade of D - Only one state managed to exceed C+ (CA: B-) - 42 states received D's and F's @PolicyCenterMMH state-report-cards.mmhmap.com

Inside the fight to slash the maternal mortality rate in the South @CBSNews youtube.com/watch?v=VJQyVh…

The US is failing to adequately support #MaternalMentalHealth. @PolicyCenterMMH created a report card that scores each state's efforts in addressing MMH. We must do better for the women of this nation! States can find recommendations: state-report-cards.mmhmap.com

Legislation and regulations restricting autonomous practice, lack of federal funding for education and training, and inequitable Medicaid reimbursement rates all limit broad access to midwifery care. @commonwealthfnd commonwealthfund.org/publications/i…

Here’s the link to the story about #MIPH23 claremont-courier.com/schools/its-a-…

Quality measurement in maternity care has historically focused on clinical processes and subsequently de-centered patients’ experiences. The @maternal_hub’s latest brief explores how to shift quality measurement strategies to improve maternal outcomes: maternalhealthhub.org/resource/evolv…

"In Louisiana, pregnant women struggle to get maternal health care, and the situation is getting worse" @CBSNews cbsnews.com/news/women-in-…

Employers can play a role in making child birth safer for their employees by requesting certain coverage and data from payers: hbr.org/2023/04/what-e…

To improve maternal health outcomes, we must invest in measures that center the patient’s voice and needs. The @maternal_hub, supported by the @commonwealthfnd, released an issue brief outlining needed improvements in maternity care quality measurement. maternalhealthhub.org/resource/evolv…

Dear moms and moms-to-be: Depression doesn’t feel the same for everyone. How often symptoms occur, how long they last, and how intense they may feel can be different for each person. Learn more today: bit.ly/37wm3ez #maternalMHmatters

A new paper out examining patient respect, autonomy, and mistreatment in childbirth. Does the location of birth matter? YES. Those with a midwife and giving birth in community-setting reported better scores on these measures. …tive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

New paper alert: Examining respect, autonomy, and mistreatment in childbirth in the US: Do provider type and place of birth matter? YES! Where #midwives work matters because institutions restrict the model. #OpenAccess @SpringerNature @BioMedCentral doi.org/10.1186/s12978…

Interested in how quality measurement can support maternal health outcomes? Check out the @maternal_hub’s brief that highlights the need for patient experience and outcome measures to address gaps in care: hcttf.org/evolving-the-m…