Mental health conditions are the leading cause of maternal mortality, and most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. This week on "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talks with George Alvarado, M.D., the medical director of behavioral health at Northwell Health Solutions. They discuss how Northwell Health integrated behavioral health services at several of its OB practices, why such an approach is effective, and how others can replicate it.

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How to elevate maternal care with integrated behavioral health services