Partnership Targets Enhanced Maternal And Infant Health In Rural Mississippi

The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health (IAMH), a participant in the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Rural Maternity & Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) program, has partnered with CareSimple to implement Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) technology. This initiative aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in rural Mississippi.

HRSA launched RMOMS to address the high maternal mortality rate in the U.S., which disproportionately affects expectant black women. These women face a risk three times higher than their white and Hispanic counterparts. The program's objective is to enhance access to maternal and obstetrics care in rural areas, thereby improving health outcomes for mothers and infants.

Over the next four years, CareSimple will provide IAMH and its clinical partners with technology to monitor blood pressure, body weight, and blood glucose levels throughout pregnancy and into the early postpartum period. Additionally, CareSimple will offer evidence-based care plans and collaborate with IAMH to optimize clinical protocols and workflows.

Importance of Early Risk Identification

Dr. Sandra Melvin, IAMH CEO & Founder, highlights the significance of early risk identification: "In order to address the high rates of maternal mortality, it is important to identify risk factors earlier in pregnancy. This technology will allow us to identify women at risk for poor birth outcomes earlier in pregnancy and to design individual case management plans based on each woman's specific needs."

CareSimple’s Mission

The partnership marks another step in CareSimple’s mission to bring RPM to underserved communities. Michael Nadeau, CEO and Founder of CareSimple, emphasizes the impact of early intervention: "Evidence shows that interventions initiated during the earliest stages of pregnancy promote maternal and fetal health. Postpartum monitoring will help minimize the risk of complications as both mother and baby recover from the rigours of delivery."

About IAMH

The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health was established in 2019 to reduce health disparities among disadvantaged and underserved minority populations in Mississippi. The organization aims to improve health outcomes through community-based partnerships that utilize a health equity framework for developing culturally appropriate solutions.

About CareSimple

CareSimple is a provider of digital health solutions specializing in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Hospital in The Home (HTH), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). The CareSimple platform integrates into electronic health records, delivering software, medical devices, connectivity, logistics, and professional services to health systems, physician groups, and payers.