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Rep. Robin Kelly speaks on Medicaid, maternal health
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., member of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and the bipartisan Maternal Health Caucus, spoke to AHA Annual Meeting attendees May 5 about the threats posed to the Medicaid program, particularly how major cuts under consideration in Congress would threaten access to vital care, including maternal health services.
Postpartum Mental Health: Breaking Stigma with Women & Infants Hospital
In this conversation, Women & Infants Hospital's Shannon Sullivan, president and chief operating officer, and Caron Zlotnick, Ph.D., director of behavioral medicine research, discuss the stigma surrounding maternal mental health.
Transforming Data into Action to Improve Maternal Health
Speakers from Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association and Regional One Health discuss best practices on collecting, evaluating, and transforming data into actionable strategies and how hospitals and health systems can implement data-driven quality and performance improvement strategies to positively impact maternal health outcomes.
ACOG releases new guidance on prenatal care delivery
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists April 17 released
Better Health for Mothers and Babies Toolkit: Issue Brief
Hospitals and health systems play a critical role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes throughout
the perinatal period. Through the Better Health for Mothers and Babies Initiative, the AHA is catalyzing hospitals’ ongoing commitment to reducing disparities in maternal health outcomes.
Better Health for Mothers and Babies Toolkit: Action Plan
Hospitals, health systems, clinicians and their community partners are dedicated to improving care for mothers and infants.
Maternal Health: Societal Factors that Influence Pregnancy
Non-medical social factors can have a significant impact on a pregnant person’s health and well-being. These AHA resources highlight how hospitals can address their patients' social needs to achieve better health outcomes.
Maternal Health: Rural Maternity Care
Rural populations have limited access and availability of quality maternity care. With many labor and delivery units closing, hospitals and health systems are exploring various ways to provide maternity care. AHA highlights stories from rural hospitals below.
Maternal Health: Resources from the Field
These resources from expert professional groups can help hospitals optimize maternal safety and outcomes.
Maternal Health: Person-centered Care
To work toward reducing known health disparities, AHA has developed numerous resources that emphasize the importance and impact of person-centered care.