A comprehensive, first-of-its-kind program in Nevada is deploying digital tools and health advocates to address a range of prenatal and maternal health needs. Learn how SilverSummit Healthplan is partnering with Wildflower and regional OB practices to transform maternal health delivery for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Earlier this year, the Health Transformation Consortium, a leading coalition of health systems in New Jersey, announced a statewide initiative to transform the delivery and financing of maternity care. Fast forward eight months, and this program is fully operational and already producing directional outcomes we can all learn from moving forward. A multi-stakeholder panel recently discussed this initiative in detail and shared key learnings and best practices during a live Becker’s webinar. Here are 10 top insights shared during the webinar.

The National Center for Health Statistics recently reported a 40 percent increase in maternal deaths in the U.S. in 2021. Wildflower founder Leah Sparks reflects on these heartbreaking results and issues a call to action to the healthcare industry to improve maternal health outcomes. The time for patience is over. Progress is no longer enough. What we need now is transformation.

During a recent webinar organized by Thinc, an expert panel dispelled myths and shared best practices for using technology to close gaps in maternity care access. Here's a summary of the session and a link to the full recording.

Using health advocates to augment OB-GYN bandwidth is a growing strategy in the quest for improved maternal health outcomes. Here are keys to success for organizations who are considering using health advocates as an additional layer of support for women.

During a recent webinar sponsored by Becker’s Hospital Review, Wildflower Health, Health Plan of Nevada (HPN) and Women's Health Associates of Southern Nevada (WHASN) showcased a unique partnership aimed at improving engagement, care coordination and maternal health outcomes.