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Abstract
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal morbidity and
mortality. Because postpartum exacerbation of severe hypertension is common, the American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that patients with severe hypertension
during the childbirth hospitalization be seen within 72 hours after discharge. In
this statement, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine proposes a uniform metric
reflecting the rate of timely postpartum follow-up of patients with severe hypertension.
The metric is designed to be measured using automated calculations based on billing
codes derived from claims data. The metric can be used in quality improvement projects
to increase the rate of timely follow-up in patients with severe hypertension during
the childbirth hospitalization. Suggested steps for implementing such a project are
outlined.
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Condensation: In this statement, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine proposes a uniform metric reflecting the rate of timely postpartum follow-up of patients with severe hypertension.
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