Aeroflow Health Identifies Key Barriers to Postpartum Care Attendance
Event summary
- Aeroflow Health released a whitepaper on July 23, 2026, detailing barriers preventing new mothers from attending the critical six-week postpartum doctor visit.
- The findings are based on an independent survey of over 500 postpartum moms and analysis of published evidence.
- Key barriers identified include childcare, transportation, scheduling, in-network access, and lack of awareness about appointments.
- Telehealth is proposed as a solution to address these barriers and improve maternal health outcomes.
The big picture
Aeroflow Health's research highlights systemic issues in postpartum care access, aligning with broader industry trends toward telehealth adoption and value-based care. The findings could influence health plan strategies to improve maternal health outcomes and HEDIS measures, potentially reducing long-term healthcare costs associated with untreated postpartum depression.
What we're watching
- Telehealth Adoption
- How health plans will integrate telehealth solutions to improve postpartum care attendance rates.
- Regulatory Impact
- Whether the findings will prompt policy changes or incentives for health plans to address maternal care gaps.
- Operational Efficiency
- The pace at which health plans can implement social needs screening and mental health assessments virtually.