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COVID-19 and the Momentum for Better Maternal Health Care

This report is intended to provide a road map for health systems leaders to select where to invest in the near term to help bring these systems changes into reality.

Accelerating Momentum: How COVID-19 Presents an Opportunity to Improve How We Care for Birthing People

By Avery Plough, MPH; Amber Weiseth, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB; Elizabeth Curtis; Joyce Edmonds, PhD, MPH, RN; Monica Christina Esqueda, PhD; Heather M. Young, PhD, RN, FAAN; Neel Shah, MD, MPP The rapid and unyielding spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed how health care is administered, delivered, and experienced. While this is true across… Continue reading Accelerating Momentum: How COVID-19 Presents an Opportunity to Improve How We Care for Birthing People

MSNBC: Doctor calls for ‘national comprehensive plan’ on virus

Dr. Atul Gawande joins MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and national planning.

Beyond Goal Driven Care: Autonomy, Meaning, and Belonging in Nursing Home Care

By Rachel Broudy In recent years, there has been a movement in health care to focus on goal driven care, where the goals are patient goals and the laudable intent is to provide patient-centered care. However, there is something uncomfortable for me in the focus on goal driven care, goal attainability scales, and achieving what… Continue reading Beyond Goal Driven Care: Autonomy, Meaning, and Belonging in Nursing Home Care

Consumer Reports: Preparing to Give Birth During the Pandemic

Dr. Neel Shah comments on the challenges faced by pregnant people during COVID-19, and the policies needed for support and safety.

ABC News: Dr. Atul Gawande on COVID response

Dr. Atul Gawande discusses the need for transparency, learning, and leadership during COVID-19 on ABC’s This Week.

New York Times: How Can My College Student Come Home Safely for Thanksgiving?

Dr. Asaf Bitton weighs in on the risks facing families this Thanksgiving