Increase Access to Quality Health Care Working Group

Improving gaps in access to care for moms, babies and families.

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To curb the rising rates of maternal morbidity and death and poor infant health outcomes, birthing people must have access to high-quality health care throughout their lives.

This working group advances solutions to address the shortage of maternity care providers and facilities, issues tied to health care insurance coverage and affordability, provider bias and access to culturally congruent care, and overall gaps in quality of health care.

They will take actions that include:

  • Advocating for policies to increase equitable access to risk appropriate birthing options
  • Supporting programs that aim to increase racial diversity in the health care workforce
  • Identifying and developing best practices for implicit bias and stigma training for providers and support staff, while also supporting organizations as they examine and alter their own policies and structures that inadvertently perpetuate inequitable care

WORKING GROUP CO-CHAIRS

Hannah Bergbower, MSN, MPH, CNM, WHNP-BC

Hannah Bergbower, MSN, MPH, CNM, WHNP-BC

Co-Chair of the Increase Access to Quality Health Care Working Group

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia
 

DR. ANDREA J. BOUDREAUX, PSY.D., MPH, FACHE

Andrea J. Boudreaux, Psy.D., MPH, FACHE

Co-Chair of the Increase Access to Quality Health Care Working Group

Medical Psychologist & Health Equity Leader, Fellow at the American College of Healthcare Executives

WORKING GROUP MEMBERS

This working group is comprised of over 40 individual and organizational partners, including:

National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation
Institute for Medicaid Innovation
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
National Healthy Start
National Doula Network
Birth Supporters United
National Nurse Family Partnership
State Medicaid MCH leaders
Local and State Department of Health Leaders

News and Resources

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Register Now for the 2022 Mom and Baby Action Network National Summit: Igniting Impact Together: Birthing Equitable Communities
June 28, 2022
Mom and Baby Action Network
Atlanta, GA
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The Mom and Baby Action Network is excited to announce that registration is now open for our National Summit, "Igniting Impact Together: Birthing Equitable Communities," being held in Atlanta, GA (and virtually) October 24-25, 2022.

Take advantage of our Early Bird registration pricing and secure your spot!

In-Person Early Bird (Ends 7/17/22) $525
In-Person Regular Registration Rate (Ends 8/31/22) $625
In-Person Late Registration Rate (Ends 9/16/22) $675

Virtual Only Registration Rate (Open now thru 10/23/22) $150

In Person attendance will include exclusive workshops, offsite learning opportunities, networking reception, and more!

*March of Dimes is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for in-person Summit participants.
We will review local Covid-19 data and policies, to ensure we update and communicate meeting safety protocols as we get closer to the event date.*

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KY-Moms MATR (Maternal Assistance Towards Recovery)
Local Collective Impact Initiatives
Louisville, KY
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KY-Moms MATR (Maternal Assistance Towards Recovery) helps expectant Kentucky mothers who are at risk for using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, to reduce harm to their children from their substance use, during and after pregnancy. This service is a collaboration between health departments, prenatal clinics and community mental health centers.

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The Joint Commission
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The Joint Commission works to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. Its vision is that all people always experience the safest, highest quality, best-value health care across all settings.

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Every family can have the best possible start. But today, too many moms and babies are dying or experiencing serious health complications related to childbirth­—and far too many are moms and babies of color. Only by working together can we confront inequities and ensure the health and wellbeing of every family.

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