1181: Improving Maternal Care Systems

Improving maternal health outcomes starts with ensuring every pregnant patient receives care at the facility best equipped for their needs. In this episode, Senior Analyst for Maternal and Infant Health at ASTHO Lexa Giragosian discusses ASTHO's latest research on implementing levels of maternal care across the country. Drawing on interviews with leaders in 13 states, Giragosian explains how risk-appropriate care can improve outcomes for mothers and infants while highlighting the barriers that remain, including rural hospital closures, workforce shortages, transportation challenges, and gaps in culturally competent care. Implementing Levels of Maternal Care: Common... : Journal of Public Health Management & PracticePartner Spotlight: Q&A with Kate Menard on Levels of Maternal Care State Implementation | ASTHO