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Improving Maternity Outcomes: The Role of Trust and Community-Based Care To read the full article and show notes with links mentioned as well as a full transcript, click here. In Episode 421, 'Wildly Improving Outcomes When The Patient Is, For Reals, In The Center. For Maternity and Beyond,' host Stacey Richter interviews Jodilyn Owen, clinical director of the Rainier Valley Birth and Health Center. They discuss the systemic issues in the U.S. healthcare system where financial incentives do not align with patient outcomes, especially in maternity care. They highlight Jodilyn's clinic's successful outcomes despite being located in a medically underserved area. They explore the importance of relationship-based care, the economic challenges of quality care provision, and the failures of venture-backed healthcare startups to understand community needs. The conversation underscores the need for trust, listening, and community integration in improving maternal health outcomes. Love the show? Please consider signing