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Transforming Maternal Health: Whole-Person Care & Payment Reform

Strengthening whole-person, value-based maternal care across the District

The Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Learning Collaborative, launched in May 2026, is designed for maternal health providers, including OB-GYN physicians, FQHCs, doulas, and perinatal community health workers, who are committed to strengthening their whole-person care practices to improve perinatal health outcomes. This Learning Collaborative offers various opportunities for peer learning and tailored support, including virtual group learning sessions, in-person workshops, and individualized coaching, all intended to support providers in building capacity for patient-centered, value-based care aligned with the District’s Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model.

What the Learning Collaborative Offers

  • Gain practical skills coordinated care using data, screening tools, and closed‑loop referrals
  • Strengthen whole‑person perinatal support using integrated, team-based practices
  • Deepen your understanding of value‑based payment (VBP) in maternal care
  • Learn how to integrate VBP into operations and workflows
  • Understand how to maximize revenue by optimizing Medicaid billing practices

What’s Included

 

  • Monthly virtual learning sessions with CME/CE credit
  • In‑person workshops including both tracks, managed care plans, and other community peers
  • One‑on‑one coaching tailored to your goals and needs

Who Can Participate

The Learning Collaborative is intended for DC Medicaid-enrolled OB-GYN physicians and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), including their clinical and operations staff, as well as doulas and perinatal community health workers.  

Group learning includes track‑specific and combined sessions.

Track 1

Physician Groups Track: Improve care delivery and practice operations

Track 2

Doulas and Perinatal Community Health Workers Track: Strengthen billing, Medicaid managed care plan engagement, and coordinated care

How to Get Involved

Be part of this District‑wide effort to advance maternal care and strengthen value‑based practice. Build skills that support better outcomes for mothers, infants, and families.

Check out resources

Explore materials from recent Learning Collaborative webinars below or visit the Learning Library for additional tools and resources. 

Request Support 

Use this form to connect with us and see what technical assistance options might fit your needs:

Have questions?

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Integrated Care DC is managed by the DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF). This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). A total of $1,527,057.67, or 57 percent, of the project is financed with federal funds, and $1,147,478.36, or 43 percent, is funded by non-federal sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, or an endorsement by, CMS/HHS or the U.S. Government.