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Birth-Centered Outcomes Research Engagement (B-CORE) in Medi-Cal: Community-Generated Recommendations to Decrease

Priya Batra, Gabriela Alvarado, Chloe E Bird

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|January 24, 2024

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California has low maternal mortality rates, but Medi-Cal beneficiaries face higher risks. The B-CORE initiative aims to reduce these disparities by engaging Medi-Cal stakeholders in quality improvement efforts.

Keywords:

California Community-Based Health Care Maternal Health Medicaid Obstetrics Patient-Centered Care Pregnancy Social Determinants of Health

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Maternal Health
Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

California demonstrates success in reducing overall maternal mortality (MM).
Medi-Cal insured individuals experience disproportionately high rates of maternal death and severe complications.
Specific racial/ethnic groups within the Medi-Cal population face even greater adverse outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To leverage existing statewide quality improvement infrastructure to address maternal mortality and morbidity in the Medi-Cal population.
To mitigate adverse outcomes in Medi-Cal births through focused quality improvement activities.
To engage Medi-Cal stakeholders in a collaborative effort to improve maternal health equity.

Main Methods:

Expanding on a data-driven, statewide quality improvement portfolio.
Implementing focused strategies for the Medi-Cal insured population.
Engaging key Medi-Cal stakeholders to foster collaborative quality improvement.

Main Results:

Focus on quality improvement infrastructure to address Medi-Cal maternal health disparities.
Targeted efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity among Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
Stakeholder engagement to drive improvements in maternal care for publicly insured individuals.

Conclusions:

Quality improvement infrastructure can be adapted to address specific population disparities.
Focused engagement with Medi-Cal stakeholders is crucial for improving maternal health outcomes.
Reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Medi-Cal insured individuals requires targeted, data-driven interventions.