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Why are pregnancy complications rising? We look at what’s behind the data.
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In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in pregnancy-related complications. This trend has persisted. In this episode, we’ll explore the factors contributing to this ongoing issue and discuss strategies to help reverse the trend.
Panelists will:
- Take a closer look at the data surrounding pregnancy with complications
- Explore treatment patterns, coding practices and potential revenue-driven care decisions within hospital systems
- Uncover strategies to optimize maternal health programs and proactively reduce complications before pregnancy begins
This episode includes guest speakers:
Cindy Basinski, MD, OBGYN, Founder of Basinski and Juran, MDs, LLC
Morgan F McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP, National Director for Population Health at Milbank Memorial Fund
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Bios (00:03:22)
3. Higher ER utilization in specific hospitals (00:06:35)
4. C-sections in U.S. are higher than the rest of the world (00:16:01)
5. OBGYN deserts (00:22:32)
6. Reimbursement practices and how it hurts providers (00:26:22)
7. Rural providers are getting squeezed (00:31:51)
8. Services that employers can provide (00:36:16)
9. On-site clinics (00:42:02)
10. Improving women's health (00:44:52)
11. Recap of key topics (00:53:44)
12. Closing thoughts (00:55:51)
13. Preview of the next episode (00:58:37)
14. Goodbyes (00:59:22)
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