February 4, 2025- Ascension announces the publication of its groundbreaking, 1 in 50: Ascension’s Maternal Health Report. This report offers an in-depth look into the current state of maternal health, spotlighting Ascension’s pivotal role in delivering care to a significant portion of the nation’s newborns and their mothers, particularly those from underserved communities, as well as addressing the social determinants of health that often lead to disparities in care.
Ascension’s maternal health highlights
- Over the past five years, Ascension’s birthing units across the country have delivered between 72,000 and 78,000 babies annually, representing approximately two percent (1 in 50 babies) of the 3.6 million babies born in the U.S. each year.
- In 2023 alone, approximately 41.53% of Ascension’s maternal patients (nearly 2 in 5) had Medicaid coverage and 1.65% were self-pay.