Raising the Bar for Everyone: Maternal Health Disparity 2025-Raising the Bar for Everyone: Maternal Health Disparity

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Beth Ann Clayton presents "Raising the Bar for Everyone," focusing on maternal health disparities and opportunities for improvement. Maternal health disparities are significant, with non-Hispanic black women experiencing a 2.6 times higher mortality rate compared to non-Hispanic white women. Key findings show these disparities persist regardless of comorbidities, highlighting systemic issues. Causes of mortality vary by race, with mental health, cardiac conditions, and hemorrhage being prominent. Implicit biases and inadequate communication contribute to disparities, as black and Hispanic women often receive less pain management. Suggested interventions include recognizing biases, improving communication, establishing disparities dashboards, and promoting shared decision-making. Increasing diversity within healthcare providers can enhance patient trust and satisfaction. Multidisciplinary collaboration is urged to standardize care and mitigate disparities. Effective changes require education, collaboration, and systemic adjustments to ensure equitable care for all.

Keywords

maternal health disparities

racial mortality rates

implicit biases

healthcare communication

diversity in healthcare

systemic adjustments