Maternity Support Program for Employers
Optum provides support, education and resources to improve costs associated with pre-term births and NICU admissions.
Support mothers-to-be throughout pregnancy
Our nurses work closely with expectant mothers, guiding them through all stages of pregnancy and delivery. Of the participants surveyed, 92% felt our comprehensive maternity programs helped them make better health and life choices.1
Reduce preterm birth and NICU admissions
Our nurses work closely with expectant mothers, guiding them through all stages of pregnancy and delivery. Of the participants surveyed, 93% said nurses understood their situation and personal needs.1 We experience 8.8% pre-term delivery rate compared to 9.7% national average.2
Identify and close gaps in care; lower costs
Over 90% of women who participated in our maternity programs felt they better understood their treatment options, and felt more confident overall in their pregnancy and delivery.1 Employers and plan sponsors also experienced favorable results, citing a 2:1 ROI.3
Awards and accreditations
See our recognition from trade associations, regulatory agencies and other governing bodies.
- Voice of integrated consumer experience survey, 2016. Maternity Support Program book of business.
- Comparison of Optum commercial health plan book of business to national average, 2012-13.
- Optum clinical analytics, 2014 for employer book of business, and include all risk levels (low/moderate/high). Individual clients’ results may vary from those shown based on previous experience and program configurations.