{"podcast":{"title":"Value Based Care Advisory (VBCA) Podcast","slug":"value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193","podcast_index_feed_id":3987193,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/vbca/","website_url":"https://www.vbcapodcast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/bcf22388-437e-4105-a6a3-f925ec9e1e24/13451713-1622880631414-c3fc485e7ec91.jpg","author":"Carenodes","episode_count":25,"summary":"The VBCA Podcast is a solution-focused platform dedicated to advancing the transformation of healthcare through value-based care (VBC) models. Our mission is to break down complex healthcare topics into accessible, actionable insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, engaged consumers, and anyone passionate about meaningful change in healthcare. By challenging the healthcare industrial complex, we provide tools, strategies, and expert perspectives that empower our listeners to navigate and accelerate the shift toward better outcomes, lower costs, and improved patient experiences. Each episode delivers thought-provoking discussions and practical advice from industry experts, spotlighting innovative approaches to healthcare reform and highlighting voices that are often overlooked in traditional dialogues. Whether you're a healthcare executive, provider, payer, policy influencer, entrepreneur, or informed patient, we aim to inspire new ideas and support you in driving transformation in the healthcare space. Powered by Carenodes.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T00:17:09.210155+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193"},"episode":{"title":"Doulas and Value-Based Maternity Care: Driving Cost Reduction and Improved Outcomes","slug":"doulas-and-value-based-maternity-care-driving-cost-reduction-and-improved-outcomes","published_at":"2025-03-17T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193/doulas-and-value-based-maternity-care-driving-cost-reduction-and-improved-outcomes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193","url":"https://vbcapod.com/episode/doulas-and-value-based-maternity-care-driving-cost-reduction-and-improved-outcomes","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1d9d6592-84e7-437c-80a5-0d17e596364c/Doulas-and-Value-Based-Maternity-Care-Driving-Cost-Reduction-an.mp3","summary":"This conversation explores the historical context of childbirth, the current state of maternal mortality in the U.S., and the emerging role of doulas in modern maternity care. It highlights the paradox of high maternal mortality rates despite advanced medical technology and discusses how doulas can improve outcomes and reduce costs in the healthcare system. Tips are provided to strategically leveraging the doula opportunity in risk-based contracting. Takeaways: The integration of doulas into maternity care significantly reduces unnecessary interventions and enhances outcomes. Evidence demonstrates that doulas can lower postpartum depression rates, benefiting both mothers and healthcare systems. Doulas are increasingly recognized as a strategic component in modern maternity care, facilitating cost savings. Companies mentioned in this episode: Blue Shield Blue Cross","meta_description":"This conversation explores the historical context of childbirth, the current state of maternal mortality in the U.S., and the emerging role of doulas in m…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":481,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193/episodes/doulas-and-value-based-maternity-care-driving-cost-reduction-and-improved-outcomes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193/doulas-and-value-based-maternity-care-driving-cost-reduction-and-improved-outcomes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}