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Massachusetts Health Quality Partners. 2024. 2024 perinatal care guidelines. Watertown, MA: Massachusetts Health Quality Partners, 13 pp.

Annotation: These perinatal clinical care guidelines for the general population include guidelines for the first prenatal visit (6–12 weeks) and each subsequent prenatal visit (13–42 weeks). Topics include initial and interval history; psychosocial assessment; physical examinations; immunizations; laboratory evaluation and additional testing; oral health; genetic counseling, screening, and testing; general counseling, education, and discussion; and the postpartum visit.

Contact: Massachusetts Health Quality Partners, 1380 Soldiers Field Road, Floor 3, Brighton, MA 02135, Telephone: (617) 600-4621 Fax: (617) 393-3433 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mhqp.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Guidelines, Perinatal health, Perinatal services, Postpartum care, Pregnant women, Prenatal care, Preventive health services

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2024. Redesigning prenatal care Initiative. Washington, DC: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,

Annotation: This online resource outlines the “Plan for Appropriate Tailored Healthcare in Pregnancy (PATH)" recommendations developed by an independent panel of maternal care experts convened by the University of Michigan and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Based on a review of existing evidence, the site provides how-to guidance on prenatal care delivery and links to related resources for providers. An embedded 90-minute webinar presents an overview of ACOG's Redesigning Prenatal Care initiative and a roadmap to engage communities in the process.

Contact: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 409 12th Street S.W. DC 20024-2188 (street address), P.O. Box 96920, Washington, DC 20024-9998, Telephone: (202) 638-5577 Secondary Telephone: (800) 673-8444 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.acog.org

Keywords: Evidence based medicine, Guidelines , Maternal health, Pregnancy, Prenatal care, Professional education

Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center. 2024. The practical playbook III: Working together to improve maternal health . Chapel Hill, NC: Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center, 665 pp.

Annotation: This resource for professionals provides actionable guidance that encourages collaboration across diverse sectors to address and improve inequities and maternal health outcomes. It provides examples of partnerships that leverage new ideas and resources, including innovative approaches to gathering and using data; highlights policies and practices that are improving the health and well-being of birthing people and children across the United States; and includes stories from birthing people and women about their pregnancy and childbirth experiences. Graphics and sample text for social media posts are also provided.

Contact: Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Web Site: https://maternalhealthlearning.org/

Keywords: Prenatal care, Advocacy, Childbirth, Colllaboration, Community action, Data, Health equity, Maternal health, Models, Policy, Pregnancy, Resources for professionals

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2024. Perinatal quality collaboratives . Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

Annotation: This website explains how Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (PQCs) work to improve the quality of healthcare for mothers and babies. PCQs are networks of perinatal health care providers that include hospitals, clinicians, and public health professionals working to improve pregnancy outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and use of best available evidence-based strategies. The site includes a video introduction to PQCs; a webinar series; a guide to help states developed PQCs, success stories, journal articles, and links to additional resources.

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/forms/contact-us.html Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov

Keywords: Collaboration, Infant health, Maternal health, Model programs, Perinatal care, Perinatal services, Quality assurance, Regional programs, State initiatives

Clark M. 2023. State trends to leverage Medicaid extended postpartum coverage, benefits and payment policies to improve maternal health. Washington, DC: Center for Children and Families,

Annotation: This report describes state trends in the use of Medicaid funds to improve maternal health, including Medicaid extensions that cover the 12-month postpartum period; the expansion of provider types to include doula care; and coverage of postpartum mental health screening and treatment. Guidance on how states can leverage Medicaid managed care contracts to Improve maternal health outcomes is included, along with a chart comparing the percentage of women who attend timely prenatal and postpartum visits in both expansion and non-expansion states.

Contact: Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy , Center for Children and Families, 600 New Jersey Avenue , Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 687-0880 Fax: (202) 687-3110 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://ccf.georgetown.edu

Keywords: Financing, Health care reform, Medicaid, Policy , Postpartum care, Prenatal care, Quality improvement, State legislation, Trends

White House . 2022. White House blueprint for addressing the maternal health crisis. Washington, DC: The White House , 68 pp.

Annotation: This Blueprint lays out actions that the federal government plans to take to improve maternal health with a focus on advancing equity. The blueprint builds on federal work focused on maternal health and existing priorities and outlines five primary goals to improve maternal health outcomes: (1) Increase access to and coverage of comprehensive high-quality maternal health services, including behavioral health services; (2) Ensure those giving birth are heard and are cecisionmakers in accountable systems of care; (3) Advance data collection, standardization, harmonization, transparency, and research; (4) Expand and diversify the perinatal workforce; and (5) Strengthen economic and social supports for people before, during, and after pregnancy.

Contact: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20500, Web Site: https://www.whitehouse.gov

Keywords: Access to care, Federal initiatives, Health equity, Maternal health, Quality improvement

National Confereence of State Legislators . 2021. State approaches to ensuring healthy pregnancies through prenatal care . Denver, CO: National Conference of State Legislators,

Annotation: This issue brief provides an overview of factors influencing prenatal care access and utilization, recommended models of care, and state-level solutions and policy options. Maternal depression, disparities in prenatal care, and federal policy are among the topics addressed. A description of federal resources is also provided.

Contact: National Conference of State Legislatures, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230, Telephone: (303) 364-7700 Fax: (303) 364-7800 Web Site: http://www.ncsl.org

Keywords: Access to health care, Health disparities, Maternal health, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Public policy , State initiatives

Novoa c. 2020 . Ensuring healthy births through prenatal support: Innovations from three models . Washington, DC: Center for American Progress ,

Annotation: This issue brief highlights three innovative programs that provide prenatal care and/or support, taking a broad, holistic approach in order to improve birth outcomes and ensure optimal health for parents and infants. The model programs were developed to increase access to high-quality preventive health care; provide social support through relationship-centered care; and empower families.

Contact: Center for American Progress, 1333 H Street, N.W., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 682-1611 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.americanprogress.org

Keywords: Community programs, Family centered care, Model programs, Prenatal care

U.S. Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC). 2019. Medicaid payment initiatives to improve maternal and birth outcomes. [Washington, DC]: U.S. Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, 9 pp.

Annotation: This issue brief describes Medicaid initiatives to improve maternal and birth outcomes. Included are examples of state initiatives based on bundled payments, blended payment rates, reduced payment and nonpayment, pay for performance, and medical home models. Background information on maternity care, including cesarean deliveries, early elective deliveries, and prenatal and postpartum care is also provided.

Contact: Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 360 South, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 350-2000 Fax: (202) 273-2452 E-mail: https://www.macpac.gov/contact-us/ Web Site: http://www.macpac.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Childbirth, Cost containment, Fiscal Management, Health Insurance, Maternal health, Medicaid, Outcome and process assessment, Pregnancy, State initiatives

Lee H, Shea Crowne S, Estarziau M, Kranker K, Michalopoulos C, Warren A, Mijanovich T, Filene JH, Duggan A, and Knox V. 2019. The effects of home visiting on prenatal health, birth outcomes, and health care use in the first year of life: Final implementation and impact findings from the Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation-Strong Start. Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S.Department of Health and Human Services., 309

Annotation: This report presents final implementation and impact results from the Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation-Strong Start (MIHOPE-Strong Start)-- a study that was launched in 2012 to test whether evidence-based home visiting provided during pregnancy improves birth outcomes, prenatal health, and health care use in infancy.

Contact: U.S. Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Washington, DC 20447, Telephone: (202) 401-9215 Secondary Telephone: (800) 422-4453 Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov

Keywords: Home visiting, Infant health, Maternal health, Outcome evaluation, Prenatal care, Studies

Center for Reproductive Rights . 2018 . Black mamas matter: Advancing the human right to safe and respectful maternal health care. New York: NY: Center for Reproductive Rights , 92 pp,

Annotation: This toolkit is a resource for advocates who are concerned about the health and well-being of black women and girls. It takes a human rights based approach to maternal health, identifying the rights of pregnant and birthing parents and the corresponding role of government to ensure safe and respectful maternal health care for all.

Contact: Center for Reproductive Rights , 120 Wall Street , New York, NY 10005, Telephone: (917) 637-3600 Fax: (917) 637-3666 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.reproductiverights.org

Keywords: Advocacy , Blacks, Female children, Human rights, Maternal health, Racial factors, Reproductive rights, Women

Kinsler S; National Academy for State Health Policy. 2014. Supporting high performance in early entry into prenatal care: State and safety net provider policies, programs, and practices. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy, 4 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet outlines state and safety net provider policies and practices that support early entry into prenatal care using the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) as a conceptual framework. It is one in a series of fact sheets that showcase state policies and programs in four states -- California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington -- that support improvement in early entry into prenatal care.

Contact: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 Free Street, Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101, Telephone: (207) 874-6524 Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101 Fax: (207) 874-6527 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nashp.org Available from the website.

Keywords: California, Community health centers, Early intervention, Illinois, Massachusetts, Medical home, Perinatal services, Pregnant women, Prenatal care, Program improvement, Public policy, State programs, Washington
   

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