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CFO
Pay First, Deliver Later: Some Women Are Being Asked to Prepay for Their Baby
The practice is legal, but patient advocacy groups call it unethical.
CFO
Closing Women's Care Gaps: OSF HealthCare's OnCall Connect Program
A new program is making a difference in women's health outcomes, says this CFO.
CFO
How CFOs Can Be Champions of Women’s Health
Boosting women's health outcomes also shows promising financial outcomes.
CMO
Maternity Care in Rural Areas Is in Crisis. Can More Doulas Help?
The presence of a doula is associated with improved labor and delivery outcomes, reduced stress, and higher rates of patient...
CMO
Rural Hospitals Built During Baby Boom Now Face Baby Bust
More than half of rural U.S. hospitals now lack the service.
CMO
California Clinic Elevates Role of Midwives in Maternal Care
Millie offers midwife-led care to patients with low-risk or moderate-risk pregnancies.
Innovation
South Carolina Uses RPM to Address Maternal Health Concerns
The University of South Carolina is launching a remote patient monitoring program aimed at reducing the state?s high maternal mortality...
Innovation
Stanford Medicine Children's Opens Innovation Lab for Maternal Care
The new simulation lab will use new technologies and interactive labs to train healthcare workers on care management for pregnant...
CMO
Florida Allows Doctors To Perform C-Sections Outside of Hospitals
Florida has become the first state to allow doctors to perform cesarean sections outside of hospitals, siding with a private...
Innovation
NYP Targets Maternal Health Care Gap With Mobile Program
NewYork-Presbyterian is partnering with March of Dimes to launch a mobile health vehicle targeting underserved communities in New York City...
CMO
CMOs Have Key Role to Play Addressing Staff Mistreatment in OB-GYN Field
Zero-tolerance policies and the promotion of reporting incidents of mistreatment such as sexual harassment are essential, CMO says.
Innovation
Doctors Take On Dental Duties to Reach Low-Income and Uninsured Patients
Safety-nets are integrating oral health into medical checkups for children, pregnant women, and others who cannot afford or do not...