"Improving Ambulatory Quality, Equity, and Collaboration for the Pregnant and Postpartum Patient"

presented by

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

Associate Professor, OBGyn - Maternal-Fetal Medicine

and guest speakers;

Carey Eppes, M.D. MPH & Christina Davidson, M.D.

Baylor College of Medicine

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Understand the state of maternal health in the US and how gaps in ambulatory care contribute to morbidity and mortality trends.
2.    Describe health equity, why it’s essential to improving maternal outcomes and how it should be applied to optimize patient-centered care.
3.    Explain the role of antepartum risk assessment to reduce pregnancy-related risks.
4.    Discuss postpartum care coordination strategies and innovative approaches to improve maternal outcomes.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.