Becker's Healthcare December 30, 2025
Hospitals in Illinois, Nebraska and Tennessee are implementing new strategies to improve maternal health and patient safety, according to a December report from the American Hospital Association.
The efforts come as national progress on maternal health has stalled. For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. earned a “D+” grade for its preterm birth rate of 10.4%. Significant racial disparities persist, and maternal mortality rates, though back to pre-pandemic levels, remain high at 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births. The findings underscore the urgency for hospitals to strengthen maternity care access, improve early intervention and reduce risks for birthing patients and infants.
Below are three such case studies AHA outlined in its report:
1. Tennova Healthcare–Clarksville (Tenn.) introduced an artificial intelligence-based...
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