Philips, Amerigroup, and Other Partners Launch Remote Monitoring to Improve Maternal Health in Georgia
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & ATLANTA—February 26, 2025—Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, has joined forces with Amerigroup, CareSource Georgia, and Peach State Health Plan to implement remote monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing access to quality healthcare for high-risk pregnancies across the state. This collaboration directly supports the GeorgiaHealthy Babies Act.
The program will initially target pregnant and postpartum individuals in 50 counties who have maternal hypertension or diabetes, providing them with access to remote patient monitoring. Licensed clinical professionals will offer personalized health coaching to participants, monitoring their health and intervening to prevent potential complications.
“Amerigroup is proud to collaborate on this important initiative, which aims to significantly improve maternal health outcomes in Georgia through innovative remote monitoring solutions,” said Dr. Truddie Darden, Chief Medical Director for Amerigroup Georgia.
“Peach State Health Plan is dedicated to moving the needle for Georgian moms by working with strong partners and implementing innovative solutions that support and improve their care,” stated Laquanda Brooks, Senior Vice President, Population Health and Clinical Operations at Peach State Health Plan. “Through remote patient monitoring and by taking a personalized approach to care, we’re better positioned to support mothers and their babies and improve maternity outcomes in Georgia.”
Maternal healthcare is a national priority and a significant challenge in the United States, with 62% of pregnancies classified as high-risk, leading to unexpected complications. Hypertension and diabetes are on the rise, with increases of 81.3% and 50%, respectively. The US also has a growing number of maternity care deserts; over 35% of counties have limited or no access to maternity care providers. By 2030, it’s estimated that the supply of OB-GYNs in non-metro areas will only meet 50% of the demand.
Georgia faces particular challenges. Medicaid covers close to 50% of all births in the state, and it currently ranks 31st out of 40 in maternal mortality. These factors prompted state lawmakers to introduce new legislation that enhances support for Medicaid-eligible families, including technological solutions that offer a lifeline in current maternal health deserts.
“By bringing care right to their homes through connected devices, we’re offering them timely, personalized healthcare that can make a real difference in the health and well-being of moms and babies, no matter where they live in the state,” said Lisa Pennington, senior manager of population health, CareSource Georgia.
Medicaid-eligible pregnant women with maternal hypertension or diabetes can voluntarily enroll in the program and will receive the necessary monitoring devices. They will work directly with a Philips licensed nurse, as well as a dietitian and a certified diabetes care and education specialist to learn how to use the devices and schedule coaching calls. If a participant’s blood glucose or blood pressure levels are outside of the normal range, the clinicians are immediately alerted. They then reach out to provide coaching, identify potential symptoms, and help determine whether the participant needs to see their provider. This remote monitoring continues for up to 90 days postpartum.
“Philips is committed to improving maternal healthcare and ensuring that all expectant women have access to high-quality prenatal and postpartum care,” noted Jennifer Law, Maternal Health Leader at Philips. “It takes an ecosystem of innovators, providers, payers, and policymakers working together to ensure a healthy pregnancy and start for every mom and child.”
