Maternal Health Advisory Group Meeting Summary
The meeting focused on the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) initiative, covering key discussion points such as whole-person care pillars, CMS-required milestones, and upcoming payment model adjustments, including the delay of prospective payments and expected timelines for retrospective shared savings. Additionally, participants examined perinatal substance use disorder (SUD) screening, addressing challenges like stigma, health inequities, and the need for standardized referral workflows. Discussions also highlighted the importance of provider training, resource guides for patients and caregivers, and the necessity of strengthening coordination with community-based organizations to support effective treatment and discharge planning.