In the news, questions remain about the new administration's priorities around maternal care as the industry looks for clarity on funding and regulation changes. Industry concerns include proposed cuts to Medicaid, the largest insurance provider of maternity care. On the state level, new legislation targets poor outcomes in Arkansas as data shows the affect of access barriers on rural population health.
2/7, ACOG: ACOG Urges Protection of the Critical Medicaid Program
A statement released by ACOG's president warns that cuts to the program will jeopardize health outcomes for the low income populations.
2/7, Healthcare Finance: American Hospital Association says White House should grant tariff exceptions
The AMA sent a letter to the new administration advocating exceptions for medical devices and pharmaceutical equipment coming from effected countries.
2/7, Axios: Sanders announces bill aimed at maternal health care
The Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Act proposes regulatory changes and incentives for more and better maternal health care providers to practice in Arkansas, including coverage for RPM. This comes on the heels of a new study confirming lower rates of prenatal care for women in rural areas and/or covered by Medicaid.
🎧 2/6, Becker's Healthcare Podcast: Medicaid Cuts, HCA’s Expansion & Healthcare’s Financial Future with Alan Condon
In this episode, Scott Becker and Alan Condon consider potential Medicaid cuts under the Trump administration, HCA Healthcare’s strategic acquisition of Catholic Medical Center, and what these changes mean for hospitals, health systems, and patient care.
2/6, The Hill: Maternal death rates fall as disparities widen
New data from the CDC show that racial disparities in maternal health outcomes have increased even as overall maternal mortality rates have decreased.
Data confirms that women with access barriers or Medicaid coverage are less likely to receive prenatal care.
2/1, The Washington Post: Hunger and pregnancy complications go hand in hand, study finds
As researchers try to account for rising rates of pregnancy complications, they consider the role of nutrition and the importance of addressing food insecurity in maternity care.
1/28, Modern Healthcare: Remote patient monitoring faces cost challenges in rural areas
Inconsistent reimbursement and other barriers have hampered adoption of remote patient monitoring tools in underserved areas despite their proven track record.
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