Webinar: Promoting Accountability for Maternal Health Equity through Measurement
Persistent and growing mortality gaps between Non-Hispanic Black and other birthing people in the U.S. underscore the urgent need for equity-centered approaches to health care quality measurement. This session will introduce the Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM) initiative, a partnership between the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and The Praxis Project. The BEAM initiative centers Black birthing people’s voices to advance a national strategy for measuring and achieving birth equity.
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Overview
Persistent and growing mortality gaps between Non-Hispanic Black and other birthing people in the U.S. underscore the urgent need for equity-centered approaches to health care quality measurement. This session will introduce the Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM) initiative, a partnership between the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and The Praxis Project. The BEAM initiative centers Black birthing people’s voices to advance a national strategy for measuring and achieving birth equity.
By the end of the webinar, participants will:
- Explain how existing quality measures fall short in addressing racial disparities in birth outcomes.
- Describe the BEAM initiative’s approach to developing and testing equity-centered quality measures.
- Identify how BEAM’s strategy and findings will inform national programs and promote systemic alignment toward birth equity.
Featured Speakers
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Susan Perez, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Susan's research brings together the perspectives of patients, community members, and stakeholders to inform the development of healthcare policies, information, and resources to promote equity and high value outcomes Read Bio
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Zainab Jah, M.P.H.
Zainab Jah is the Associate Director of Research and Development at The Praxis Project. Read Bio
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Josephine Granner, Ph.D., BSN-RN
Josephine Granner is an Applied Research Scientist at NCQA, where she co-leads the Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM). Read Bio
Earlier this year, the AcademyHealth Health Equity and Women and Gender Interest Groups launched a new webinar series aimed at advancing inclusive and impactful health research. Designed to spotlight pressing issues, amplify diverse voices, and drive innovation in research and practice, the series shares timely studies, effective strategies for community-engaged work, and highlights a range of career pathways in the field.
Attendees can expect engaging speakers from varied backgrounds, relevant topics, and actionable insights to strengthen their work and build essential skills for driving meaningful change in health research and policy.