About This Webinar
Payers in the US have a unique opportunity to dramatically improve women’s health outcomes today. And there are many facets to improve, as new CDC reports indicate that 80% of maternal deaths are preventable, and maternal outcomes have worsened in the past 5 years.
For women of color, maternal health issues are compounded by racial disparities and inequities in care. Regardless of income or education status, outcomes for women of color are significantly worse. Studies have shown that Black women, in particular, are three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related complication, and are 40% less likely to receive medication for acute pain.
There are, however, ways to combat the inequities birthing people of color face today. And payers are uniquely positioned to put improvements into place. In this webinar, speakers will share the impact technology can have on birth equity. Attendees will learn how digital health solutions can connect pregnant women with resources, improve access to racially concordant care, drive vital appointment and medication adherence, and increase health literacy and advocacy among members. Speakers will also share the impact these programs have on outcomes, with tangible results ranging from preterm birth rates, preeclampsia rates, WIC utilization, postpartum visit attendance rates, and more.
Attendees Will Learn About
- The causes of health inequities in maternal care
- How digital health solutions can remove barriers to care, connect members with community resources, advance health literacy and drive racially concordant care
- The impact digital health programs have on care adherence, birth outcomes and overall health
Sources:
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternal-mortality/erase-mm/data-mmrc.html
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7235e1.htm
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/maternal-mortality/index.html
