2021 EVENTS & RESOURCES
The primary goal of the MATCH Coalition is to inform key stakeholders and promote related policies, guidelines and regulations that support the adoption and application of clinically appropriate technology for the betterment of maternal health outcomes by fostering activities in the areas of research, education, and innovation.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
11:00 – 12:00 PM Eastern
Join us for the MATCH Coalition monthly meeting.
Our special guest speakers This month we are honored to have Michael Williams, Legislative Director for Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) and Kripa Sreepada, Health Policy Advisor for Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joining us as our special guest speakers!.
Additional agenda items:
- Welcome
- Guest Speakers
- Legislative Update
- Activities Update
PAST EVENTS
Tuesday, June 15, 202111:00 – 12:00 PM Eastern
For June our special guest speaker was Earle Rugg, CEO of Rural Health IT, Earle is a serial HRSA awardee - grant writer. During his presentation, Earle described the grant/funding landscape, the expectations of HRSA and other funding sources, and how granting institutions' expectations are evolving. WATCH THE REPLAY
Additional agenda items included:
- Activities Update
- Legislative Briefing
- Call for Position Papers
- MATCH Coalition at HIMSS21 in August 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:00 – 12:00 PM Eastern
For May we were honored to have Alyson Kelly Northrup, Associate Director for Government Affairs at the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs as our special guest speaker - WATCH THE REPLAY
Additional agenda items:
- Activities Update
- Legislative Briefing
- Call for Position Papers
- Maternal Digital Health Developer Guidelines
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:00 – 12:00 PM Eastern
MATCH Coalition hosted its monthly meeting. The agenda included:
- Post Hill Briefing - Call to Action
- Post Hill Briefing - Advocacy Kit
- Maternal Health Technology Solutions Directory
March 17, 2021 - MATCH Coalition 2021 Virtual Hill Briefing - WATCH THE VIDEO “Combatting Maternal Mortality in the Age of Digital Health”
Featuring a Fireside Chat with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and
Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, FACOG, MS, of Ochsner Health
Followed by a Lively Panel Featuring
Dr. Rebecca Rieck, MD, University of Virginia Health
Veronica Adamson, General Manager, Obstetrics Monitoring, Philips
Wanda Irving, Founder, Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project
Tonia Wu, Office of Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)
Moderated by David Gray, HIMSS and Fran Ayalasomayajula, MPH, MSMIS, PHP, Reach