Transforming Maternal Health in Indiana: The Dexur-IHA Partnership

Dexur and the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) have partnered to enhance maternal quality outcomes in Indiana hospitals by leveraging Dexur's advanced AI-driven analytics platform and IHA's comprehensive dataset. The collaboration focuses on key maternal health measures, including C-section rates, perinatal substance abuse, postpartum readmissions, early inductions, NICU admissions, OB hemorrhage, and severe hypertension. The platform provides detailed insights into population attributes like age, ethnicity, clinical conditions, and more, enabling hospitals to tailor interventions, reduce disparities, and improve care outcomes for mothers and newborns.

Brittany Waggoner , IHA’s Maternal and Infant Quality Improvement Advisor, underscores the importance of actionable data:

“With maternal health disparities and complex care needs on the rise, hospitals need precise, actionable insights to make meaningful improvements. Our partnership with Dexur gives hospitals the ability to dive into specific population attributes—like age or ethnicity—so they can create targeted interventions that truly impact outcomes.”

Key Focus Areas

The partnership targets key maternal health metrics:

• C-Section Rates: Reducing unnecessary procedures.
• NICU Admissions: Addressing neonatal complications.
• Postpartum Readmissions: Preventing avoidable complications.
• OB Hemorrhage & Hypertension: Managing leading risks to maternal safety.

Capabilities & Value of the Dexur & IHA Partnership

Dexur’s platform enables hospitals to:

• Analyze factors like age, ethnicity, and clinical conditions.
• Benchmark against state and national performance.
• Implement personalized, culturally competent care plans.

Karin Kennedy , IHA’s VP of Quality and Safety, highlights:

“The ability to compare performance against statewide benchmarks, such as the 10th or 90th percentiles, helps hospitals measure their progress and stay aligned with best practices. Dexur’s platform goes beyond just metrics; it equips hospitals with foresight, helping them anticipate challenges and proactively improve care.”

A New Standard for Maternal Care

This partnership exemplifies the power of technology and collaboration in healthcare. By combining AI with actionable data, hospitals are empowered to deliver safer, more equitable maternal care.

Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative here.