|Webinars|May 21, 2021

Matters in Managed Care: Bringing Equity at Birth, Part 1

In the April Matters in Managed Care webinar, leaders from Anthem and a partner of Anthem’s Doula Pilot Program in California discuss how a health plan can take an active role in reducing disparities in maternity mortality, which has been recognized by the World Health Organization as a growing health concern in the United States.

In the April Matters in Managed Care webinar, leaders from Anthem and a partner of Anthem’s Doula Pilot Program in California discuss how a health plan can take an active role in reducing disparities in maternity mortality, which has been recognized by the World Health Organization as a growing health concern in the United States.

The American Journal of Managed Care®'s Associate Editorial Director Mary Caffrey moderated a discussion with Demetria Malloy, MD, MSHS, medical director, plan performance (state), Anthem Blue Cross; Truc Tang, MPH, director, health equity, health education, and cultural linguistics, Anthem; Fanta Nelson, health educator, Black Infant Health Program, Fresno County Department of Health; Anna Gruver, director, Alameda County Public Health Department; and Nicole Morris, MTS, doula support services coordinator, Alameda County Public Health Department.

In segment 1, panelists discuss Anthem’s approach.


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