Name
Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement Project (BEAM)
Date & Time
Monday, April 7, 2025, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Location Name
Grand Ballroom 5
Description
Improving maternal and infant health outcomes is a priority for healthcare organizations, but many face challenges in addressing community-specific needs and overcoming systemic barriers. This session, co-moderated by NCQA and The Praxis Project, will feature 3-4 expert panelists who will share their experiences and strategies for tackling these challenges.
Key Takeaway
- The importance of tailored strategies in policy, care delivery, and measurement to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Successful initiatives and how to navigate potential obstacles,
- The value of maintaining open communication channels between different types of organizations.
The discussion will bridge policy, measurement, care delivery, and the role of community-based organizations in improving maternal and infant health.
Speakers
Susan Perez, The Praxis Project
Phylicia Porter, Baltimore City Council
Josie Granner, NCQA
Tiffany Wiggins, University of Maryland Medical System
Billie Hamilton-Powell, UM Capital Region Hospital
Phylicia Porter, Baltimore City Council
Josie Granner, NCQA
Tiffany Wiggins, University of Maryland Medical System
Billie Hamilton-Powell, UM Capital Region Hospital




