What You Should Know:
– KONZA National Network, a leading health information exchange (HIE), announced the launch of Birth Connect, a groundbreaking solution designed to enhance the care of mothers and newborns.
– By providing timely alerts to obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) about the birth of their patients’ babies, Birth Connect aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Addressing a Critical Healthcare Challenge
The United States faces a concerning maternal mortality rate, and ensuring the health and well-being of both mothers and newborns is a top priority. Birth Connect directly addresses this challenge by providing healthcare providers with critical information to facilitate timely and coordinated care.
Key Benefits of Birth Connect
- Improved patient safety: Timely alerts enable early intervention for potential complications.
- Enhanced care coordination: Seamless data sharing between healthcare providers ensures continuity of care.
- Reduced infant medical record loss: Accurate and timely data collection prevents record loss and facilitates long-term care.
- Data-driven quality improvement: Comprehensive data enables healthcare organizations to identify trends and implement targeted interventions.
Successful Pilot with Hartford HealthCare
KONZA partnered with Hartford HealthCare to develop and pilot Birth Connect, demonstrating the product’s effectiveness in improving care delivery. The program has shown promising results in reducing infant medical record loss and facilitating timely communication between healthcare providers.
Expanding KONZA’s Impact
Birth Connect is the latest addition to KONZA’s suite of innovative healthcare solutions. The organization is committed to leveraging HIE data to address critical health challenges and improve patient outcomes. Other KONZA products include MDRO Alerts and Behavioral Health Alerts, which provide valuable insights to healthcare providers.
“Alerting products are rapidly evolving,” said Laura McCrary, EdD, President and CEO of KONZA. “Traditionally used to notify providers of patient admissions and discharges, these systems can now alert providers about critical health events or high-risk situations. KONZA has now developed and deployed three key clinical alert modalities, and we are collaborating with University of Connecticut researchers on the development of a fourth for suicide prevention.”
