Breastfeeding & Health Equity Disparities: Innovative Strategies for Health Plan Providers
August 15, 2024 | 12 PM EST
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About This Webinar
Did you know that 97% of moms who have taken an Aeroflow breastfeeding support class feel more confident in their breastfeeding journey? Not only that but 70% of our patients continue to engage with us for up to 1-year postpartum. In our upcoming webinar, discover how you can play a pivotal role in fostering inclusive healthcare environments and ensuring every mother receives the support she deserves.
in This Webinar, you'll learn
- How breastfeeding rates vary by race and some potential reasons for that variation
- How the use of lactation consultants and other resources can be used to reduce disparities in care
- How health plans can implement programs to improve overall breastfeeding rates and address health care equity issues
Panelists
Michael Cantor, M.D. , J.D.
Dr. Mike Cantor is a geriatrician and attorney who has extensive experience designing and implementing value-based care, quality improvement, and care management programs for healthcare providers and health plans. He works as a fractional (part-time) Chief Medical Advisor for Aeroflow Health, Uber Health, and other technology-enabled health services companies, value-based care organizations and digital health companies. Previous roles include: CMO for Bright Health Plan, an innovative health
insurer; CMO for CareCentrix, a leading outsourced home health, durable medical equipment, and post- acute care benefits manager recently acquired by Walgreens; and CMO for the New England Quality Care Alliance (NEQCA), the physician network affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, where he implemented network-wide quality improvement and care management programs for 150,000 managed care lives. He trained in internal medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston and did his geriatrics fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He has degrees in law and medicine from the University of Illinois.
Ryan Bullock
Ryan serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Aeroflow Health, a premier nationwide provider of durable medical equipment. In his current position, Ryan oversees strategic operations, corporate development and government relations. For over 14 years, Ryan has provided exceptional leadership, management and vision to Aeroflow, resulting in incredible growth and profitability for the company. Ryan holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Electronic Engineering from Western Carolina University and resides with his family in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina.
Kiera Walsh
Kiera Walsh is a dedicated Managed Care Associate at Aeroflow Health, specializing in coordinating contracting and credentialing efforts for the lactation division. In her role, Kiera effectively communicates with health plans to ensure seamless integration and compliance, enhancing the efficiency and quality of lactation services provided.
With a background in doula services and midwifery, Kiera brings a unique perspective to her position, informing her meticulous approach to managed care. Her responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing credentialing processes, and fostering strong relationships with health plans, all aimed at optimizing operational workflows and service delivery.
Kiera is passionate about supporting preventative maternal care and breastfeeding support, driving her commitment to excellence in her role. Her work ensures that mothers receive the highest quality care and support throughout their breastfeeding journey.
Dr. Michelle Haggerty, DO, MPH, ABOIM, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, PMH-C, RYT-200
Michelle Haggerty, DO, MPH, ABOIM, NABBLM-C, PHM-C is an innovator, adventurer, and advocate. She is a mom to 3 young boys and two angel babies. Dr. Haggerty is an integrative family physician and lactation medicine specialist who is passionate about revolutionizing postpartum care so that people have the tools and resources they need to confidently navigate the 4th trimester. She has a private practice providing in-home medical care to dyads during the 4th trimester and beyond called Fourth Trimester Doc (www.fourthtrimesterdoc.com), is co-executive director of the nonprofit Center for 4th Trimester Care (www.c4tc.co) providing professional support for healthcare professionals working with families postpartum, and also provides coaching services for postpartum folks nationally. She is consistently recognized as a Top Doctor in various publications.