A new initiative from the ONC seeks to harness EHR datasets to improve maternal health. From the UK, research on the value of data gathered from digital health tools to improve cardiovascular health in postpartum, and the prevalence of birth trauma and need for solutions. Plus, a new white paper from Babyscripts detailing the landscape of digital health for Medicaid maternity populations.
BMC Medicine, 7/02: Acceptability of data linkage to identify women at risk of postnatal complication
The Conversation, 7/01: The findings of UK birth trauma inquiry show that change is long overdue – here’s what needs to happen now
Healthcare IT News, 6/28: ONC releases draft USCDI+ dataset for maternal health
AMA, 6/25: 4 keys to better manage hypertension in pregnancy
Medscape, 6/25: 'Critical Gaps' Seen in Managing Moms' Postpartum BP
From Babyscripts:
PSQH, 6/25: Health Plans Have an Engagement Problem, but Care Providers Can Help