U.S. states and jurisdictions are seeking innovative ways to reduce infant mortality by working together in the Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network (CoIIN). Sharon Schindler Rising, founder of Centering Healthcare Institute and a CoIIN supporter, believes that a solution lies in group care for pregnant women. Results are proving her right. Read More.

Reversing the U.S. childhood obesity rate cannot be solely a clinical effort. It takes primary care providers, public health professionals, community organizations, schools and more working across traditional professional borders to address obesity at the community level. Here are six crucial steps to get started. Read More.

Some hospital systems are letting one or two pioneer hospitals seek out Baby-Friendly designation and then using that knowledge to improve maternity care practices across their entire system. However, even with an example to follow, spreading change throughout a system has its challenges. Read More.

We all have experiences to share about visiting a doctor’s office, health clinic or hospital. As more primary care practices work toward identifying themselves as a medical home, they increasingly are finding value in these perspectives, and encouraging patients and families to play a vital role in shaping how healthcare is delivered. Read More.