9/30, Machinify: Preparing for CPT 2027 and the Maternity Fee-for-Service Model
With the upcoming CPT 2027 coding updates set to retire the traditional global obstetric package in favor of an itemized fee-for-service model, payers face an operational shift to prevent unbundling and upcoding risks.
10/01, PR Newswire: Heartland Forward Launches First-of-Its-Kind Tool to Improve Maternal Health and Economic Outcomes
Heartland Forward has released the beta version of its Maternal Resiliency Index, an interactive open-access tool mapping state- and county-level maternal health outcomes against local stressors and community supports. Developed alongside economist Emily Oster and Dr. Neel Shah of Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, the platform enables policymakers and health advocates to identify targeted interventions and measure returns on investment to reduce maternal mortality nationwide.
9/30, PR Newswire: Preeclampsia Foundation Launches New Educational Videos to Support Postpartum Recovery after Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
To address the critical postpartum care gap following high-risk pregnancies, the Preeclampsia Foundation has launched a series of evidence-based educational videos created in partnership with Harvard Medical School clinicians and patient advisory boards. Available in English and Spanish, these resources empower patients to monitor lingering cardiovascular risks, navigate post-birth symptoms, and engage in informed long-term care planning.
9/29, Legis1: Maternal Mortality Reviews Drive Medicaid, Health Equity Changes
A new report from the Government Accountability Office highlights how state Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) are directly shaping policy to prevent pregnancy-related deaths. Backed by CDC funding through 2029, these committees have spearheaded critical policy shifts, including expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months, strengthening behavioral health screenings, and advancing targeted equity initiatives for higher-risk populations.
9/29, Contemporary OB/GYN: Gestational Hypertension Rose 73% From 2016 to 2024, CDC Data Show
New National Center for Health Statistics data reveals that gestational hypertension rates surged by 73% among U.S. mothers giving birth between 2016 and 2024, now impacting 1 in 10 deliveries. The increases spanned every state, age bracket, and demographic group—with the highest rates recorded among American Indian/Alaska Native and Black mothers—underscoring an urgent demand for enhanced maternal monitoring and systemic intervention.