2024 Maternal Health & Birth Equity Summit
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MT
Denver, Colorado
Join PBGH on September 18 in Denver, Colorado, or virtually via Zoom, for our Maternal Health and Birth Equity Summit.
The United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality among wealthy nations, and women of color are more likely than white women to die from complications of childbirth. Moreover, access to maternity care is decreasing across the country, as maternity care deserts (regions with limited or no maternity care) become increasingly common.
To truly confront the maternal health crisis in the U.S., public and private sectors need to be engaged and aligned. This multi-stakeholder summit will bring together employers, public purchasers, providers, plans, patients, and government agencies to discuss strategies to address maternal morbidity and mortality, eliminate disparities and improve birth outcomes.
Building upon quality standards and metrics outlined in PBGH’s Comprehensive Maternity Care Common Purchasing Agreement, this event will provide clear steps that all attendees can take (both individually and collectively) to positively impact the future state of U.S. maternal health and birth equity.
For registration or sponsor information, please contact Logan Waterman.
This event was partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute® (PCORI®) Engagement Award Initiative (#EASCS-34693). The content does not necessarily represent the views of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn – Union Station
1999 Chestnut Place
Denver, CO 80202
Keynote Speaker
Joia A. Crear-Perry, MD, FACOG, is a physician, policy expert, thought leader, and advocate for transformational justice. As the founder and president of the National Birth Equity Collaborative, she identifies and challenges racism as a root cause of health inequities. She is a highly sought-after trainer and speaker who has been featured in national and international publications including Essence and Ms. magazine. In 2020, Dr. Crear-Perry was honored by USA Today in its “Women of the Century” series and featured on ABC Nightline’s “Hear Her Voice.” Dr. Crear-Perry has twice addressed the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to elevate the cause of gender diversity and urge a human rights framework toward addressing maternal mortality. Previously, she served as the executive director of the Birthing Project, director of women’s and children’s services at Jefferson Community Healthcare Center, and as the director of clinical services for the city of New Orleans Health Department. Dr. Crear-Perry currently serves as a principal at Health Equity Cypher and on the Board of Trustees for Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Community Catalyst, National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning, and the University of California, San Francisco Preterm Birth Initiative.
Featured Speakers
Leah Binder, CEO, The Leapfrog Group
Joy Burkhard, Executive Director & CEO, Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
Shanna Cox, MSPH, Associate Director for Science, Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jean Moody-Williams, Deputy Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
PBGH Member Speakers
Celine (Cannizzaro) Orsini, Head of Pharmacy & Healthcare Strategy, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Adela Flores-Brennan, Medicaid Director and Director, Health Policy Office, Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, the State of Colorado
Nancy Jester, Senior Manager, Benefits and Wellbeing, Walmart
Erin Dowell, Global Reproductive Health Benefits Manager, Healthcare Innovation, Amazon
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