The high level of maternal mortality continues to be a major problem in the United States — one that has only been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Research suggests that it can be reduced by a strategy consisting of three elements: 1) using electronic health records and artificial intelligence (AI) to predict which pregnant women are at high risk of experiencing complications while giving birth; 2) employing digital technology to better monitor patients during their pregnancies and improve their access to both routine and high-acuity care (i.e., more specialized and more…
