A Win for Value-Based Care in OB-GYN
Value-based care is common in primary care but remains rare in specialties such as obstetrics. A program that has won a NCQA Health Innovation Award might change that: the Elevance Health Obstetrics Practice Consultants program. We learn about the program from its director, Dr. Tiffany Inglis.
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About The Guest
Tiffany Inglis, MD, has more than 20 years of experience as an OB/GYN practicing in Ohio. She is National Medical Director for Women and Children’s Health at Carelon Health. Dr. Inglis earned her MD from the Medical College of Ohio and her BS in Zoology/Animal Biology at Ohio State University.
Episode Description
In this episode of Quality Matters, host Andy Reynolds is joined by Dr. Tiffany Inglis, National Medical Director for Women’s and Children’s Health at Carelon Health, to explore the Elevance Health Obstetrics Practice Consultants program. A winner of an NCQA Health Innovation Award, the Elevance Health program breaks new ground by bringing value-based care to obstetrics, a field where value-based strategies remain rare. Dr. Inglis discusses the program’s focus on improving maternal health outcomes by addressing racial disparities and providing practitioners with insight and know-how. By emphasizing collaboration and data-driven support, the program improves the care of mothers and babies.
The conversation further examines the growth and impact of the program since its inception in 2015. Dr. Inglis highlights measurable indicators of success, including double-digit reductions in low birth weight and preterm births. The discussion addresses implications of integrating value-based care into obstetrics, showcasing how this model not only improves outcomes for mothers and babies but also fosters an effective, sustainable health care system.
Timestamps
00:43 Elevance Health OB Practice Consultants Program’s Impact on Maternity Care
01:45 The Role and Growth of OB Practice Consultants
05:10 The Relationship to Other Quality Initiatives
08:36 Challenges and Misconceptions in Value-Based Care
12:17 Tips for Implementing Value-Based Care