America’s maternal death rate: “This is a national crisis” | Michael Dowling

Black women are 3x more likely to die giving birth. Here’s one plan to fix that. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Get smarter, faster with our playlist ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uULy4b0kV6dcSRjedcy3IymBytRT34Q Where you live matters to your health. Life expectancy can vary dramatically between neighborhoods in the same city. The U.S. has a particular problem with maternal mortality, which is much higher than in comparable countries. The CEO of Northwell Health describes how a program the company implemented decreased hospitalization due to life-threatening complications by nearly half. Read the video transcript ► https://ift.tt/zwjv174 This video was created in partnership with Northwell Health. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Michael Dowling: Michael J. Dowling is president and chief executive officer of Northwell Health, New York's largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, more than 800 outpatient locations, and 75,000+ employees. One of health care's most influential executives, Mr. Dowling has received numerous awards, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, an honorary degree from the prestigious Queen's University Belfast and his selection as the Grand Marshal of the 2017 St. Patrick's Day Parade in NYC. He also serves as chair of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read more of our stories on maternal mortality: New study determines how many mothers have lost a child by country ► https://ift.tt/mDvPypq Why the U.S. leads other wealthy nations in deaths of despair ► https://ift.tt/Gh8K6xn Why is life expectancy in the U.S. lower than in other rich countries? ► https://ift.tt/jtJAvQV ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ ► Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. ► Big Think+ Make your business smarter, faster: https://ift.tt/V2zXBck ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want more Big Think? ► Daily editorial features: https://ift.tt/WrxiV9U ► Get the best of Big Think right to your inbox: https://ift.tt/59chid6 ► Facebook: https://ift.tt/WU67LNH ► Instagram: https://ift.tt/gh97rS1 ► Twitter: https://ift.tt/GeYfPOs