HCSC Launches Expanded Maternal and Infant Health Initiative in Illinois
PR Newswire
CHICAGO, May 23, 2024
CHICAGO, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation is bringing additional support and resources to make a critical impact on the health of moms and babies in Illinois. The expanded maternal and infant health initiative aims to improve health outcomes by increasing access to care, reducing care gaps, and educating and engaging residents in the local community.
The initiative builds on foundational work already underway to advance maternal and infant health. It includes increased support for members, as well as additional focus on partnering with key stakeholders in the community, including clinical partners. By collaborating with trusted community organizations and partners, HCSC is able to leverage their knowledge, experience, and talents locally to help support healthier communities.
"State reviewers found that 91% of pregnancy-related deaths in Illinois were potentially preventable, due to clinical, system, social, and community factors," said Yolanda Lawson, MD, Executive Medical Director, Maternal and Infant Health at HCSC. "We are taking a data-driven approach to target the social and clinical drivers that impact maternal health."
HCSC will prioritize:
Efforts will focus on helping women and families through pregnancy planning, childbirth and beyond, concentrating on county-level maternity care deserts as outlined in the most recent state Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report.
HCSC first rolled out its expanded maternal support program last year, with a focus on Texas. It is just one of the ways the company has demonstrated its commitment to improving maternal and infant health in the states it serves. Highlights of the initiative include:
After Illinois, HCSC next plans to launch its expanded maternal and infant health initiative in New Mexico later in 2024.
About Health Care Service Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation serves nearly 23 million people across the United States through its portfolio of health benefit solutions. HCSC provides health coverage options for employers large and small, individuals and families, and Medicare and Medicaid plans. HCSC also offers related health care products and services such as pharmacy solutions, life and dental insurance, and health data technology.
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