Tech Start-ups and Innovation on Black Maternal Morbidity and Mortality - SC47

Sunday, May 21, 2023

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM ET

Location: Room 307

Sub Topic: Health Equity

Sharon Thompson, MD, MPH

Managing Director
Central Phoenix Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Arizona School of Medicine Phoenix
phoenix, AZ, United States

Disclosure(s): Emagine Solutions Technology: Consultant (Ongoing), Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Audra R. Meadows, MD, MPH (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Culture and Justice, UCSD OB/GYN
University of California San Diego
University of California at San Diego School of Medicine
La Jolla, California, United States

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Renaisa Anthony, MPH (she/her/hers)

Physician Founder
Momentum Park
San Jose, CA, United States

Disclosure(s): Momentum Park: Employee (Terminated)
CW

Courtney Williams, MD

Disclosure information not submitted.

Maternal morbidity/mortality has increased post COVID19 particularly amongst Black women and has gained national attention. This session discussed the role of technology and specific pregnancy-focused start-ups designed to (1) transform patient/provider interactions; (2) decrease racism and bias (3) foster public-private partnerships and (4) improve overall pregnancy and birth outcomes.

Disclosure(s):

Sharon Thompson, MD, MPH: Emagine Solutions Technology: Consultant (Ongoing), Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)

Audra R. Meadows, MD, MPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Renaisa Anthony, MPH: Momentum Park: Employee (Terminated)