Congress’ most recent budget reconciliation bill included controversial cuts to Medicaid spending. The legislation slashed hundreds of billions of dollars from the program over the next decade, a move that is likely to disproportionately affect rural hospitals and safety-net providers.
To offset the cuts, lawmakers introduced the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a five-year initiative (2026-30) meant to
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Maternity Care
Sonio Launches New AI-Powered Product Suite to Enhance Maternal Healthcare in the U.S.
What You Should Know:
- Sonio, a MedTech company specializing in women’s and children’s health, has announced a new range of product offerings designed to serve the maternal community across the U.S..
- The new product offerings, which include Sonio Start, Sonio Plus, Sonio Premium, and Sonio Enterprise, are designed to meet the different needs of clinics and health systems at every level of care.
Addressing Inefficiencies with AI and Automation
The new offerings were specifically
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5 Reasons Why Remote Patient Monitoring for Blood Pressure is Beneficial for Maternal Health
Women who didn’t have risk factors going into pregnancy are experiencing maternal health complications at higher rates than ever before. They are particularly vulnerable to blood pressure complications. Rates of newly developed and chronic maternal high blood pressure skyrocketed from 2007 through 2019, and show no signs of slowing.
Hospitals are re-evaluating their standard approaches to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) as a result. The early identification and
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Philips and Ingeborg Initiatives Partner to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Arkansas
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Ingeborg Initiatives, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving maternal and infant health announced a partnership to provide all expectant parents in Arkansas with access to the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app.
- The initiative aims to enhance prenatal care, increase health literacy, and promote healthy habits among expectant families.
- Arkansas currently faces significant challenges in maternal
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Philips Partners with Georgia Health Plans to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes with Remote Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Philips announced a partnership with Amerigroup, CareSource Georgia, and Peach State Health Plan to provide remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions for high-risk pregnancies in Georgia.
- The initiative aims to expand access to quality maternal healthcare and improve outcomes for mothers and babies, particularly in underserved communities.
Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis
Maternal healthcare in the United States faces significant challenges,
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SimpliFed Raises $4M to Expand Virtual Maternal Healthcare Platform
What You Should Know:
- SimpliFed, a provider of virtual maternal healthcare, today announced a $4M funding round led by Morningside.
- The investment will support the company's expansion from a point solution focused on baby feeding to a comprehensive maternal care technology platform powered by its newly updated Maternal Health Operating System (mOS).
Improved Maternal Health Outcomes
SimpliFed partners with over 300 health systems, independent practices, and health
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Delfina Care Raises $17M to Expand AI-Powered Maternal Health
What You Should Know:
- Delfina Care, a healthcare technology company addressing the maternal health crisis raises $17M in Series A funding round led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) with included participation from ARTIS Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Story Ventures, SemperVirens, Bread and Butter Ventures, Boutique Ventures, and Chelsea Clinton's Metrodora Ventures.
- The investment will fuel Delfina's growth and expansion, enabling the company to deliver its
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Pager Health and League Partner to Address Maternal Health Crisis
What You Should Know:
- Pager Health and League, leading forces in digital healthcare, have joined forces to tackle the critical issue of maternal health in the United States.
- The strategic collaboration aims to deliver a truly personalized and effective maternity care experience, potentially improving outcomes for millions of mothers-to-be.
The U.S. Maternal Health Crisis in Numbers
The United States faces a stark reality when it comes to maternal health. The maternal
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Sheba & Nuvo Offer Home-Based Monitoring for High-Risk Moms
What You Should Know:
In a groundbreaking healthcare initiative, Sheba Beyond, one of world’s first virtual hospitals, and Nuvo Group, a pioneer in remote pregnancy monitoring solutions, have accelerated their partnership to transform the care of high-risk pregnant patients in times of crisis and beyond.Amidst the challenges posed by the recent war in Israel on October 7th, this advancement in the partnership marks a significant breakthrough in prenatal care, particularly for
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FemTech: Pomelo Care Secures $33M for Value-Based Virtual Maternity Care Platform
What You Should Know:
Pomelo Care, an NYC-based value-based virtual maternity care platform that improves maternal and newborn health outcomes, announced $33M in Seed and Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The latest round brings its total capital raised to date to $33M. The company supports its patients from preconception through an infant’s first year with personalized and proactive 24/7 care from a dedicated, multispecialty team.
Pregnancy & newborn care,
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