Care Pathways

Low-Dose Aspirin Adherence

The USPSTF recommends the use of low-dose aspirin (81 mg/day) as preventive medication after 12 weeks of gestation in pregnant individuals who are at high risk for preeclampsia. They recently expanded that recommendation to include pregnant individuals with more than one moderate-risk factor for preeclampsia. 

The low-dose aspirin care pathway captures at-risk patients and encourages adherence to medication. Through automated assessments that are delivered via a mobile app, patients can self-report their risk factors for preeclampsia, which range from clinical risks like chronic hypertension or history of preeclampsia, to social risks such as lower income or underlying racism.

If a patient’s response indicates heightened risk for preeclampsia, they are automatically enrolled into low-dose aspirin adherence protocol, reducing administrative burden on the provider. This protocol includes an educational tool to inform patients of their risks, and reminders to discuss their risks with their provider and to take their medication. 

Prenatal & Postpartum Breastfeeding Education

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, with continued breastfeeding while complementary foods are introduced during the infant’s first year of life, or longer. 

The breastfeeding care pathway ensures that patients are having conversations with their care team about feeding options, guiding patients through a newborn nutrition prep assessment and sending reminders to talk to their provider about breastfeeding. The care pathway connects patients to resources available through their provider and health plan with various preferences, such as lactation consultants, and surfaces breastfeeding information and support unique to the patient’s stage of pregnancy or postpartum.

Impact on Risk

Care pathways follow evidence-based best practices and guidelines, reducing the likelihood of medical errors and adverse events.

By standardizing care processes, care pathways help ensure that every patient with a specific condition receives consistent and appropriate care, minimizing variations in practice that can lead to risks. Care pathways are responsive to the patient, empowering ownership and putting them at the center of their care experience, while enabling better resource utilization from providers and payers through automation.