Acclinate Partners With Quilt.AI To Enhance Black Maternal Health Through AI

Digital health startup Acclinate has partnered with Quilt.AI to enhance its Black maternal health initiatives through AI and cultural understanding.  Increasing Culturally Competent Healthcare Professionals Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. Acclinate is a digital health startup focused on improving health equity through technology and community engagement, particularly within communities of color.  Thanks to Acclinate’s NOWINCLUDED community platform, significant strides have been made in understanding the healthcare needs of Black mothers over the past year.  Data from the Mommy Listening Tour, for example, revealed that 75% of Black mothers trust OBGYNs for health information, and many are willing to travel significant distances for quality care. Leveraging AI-driven analysis Acclinate is now leveraging Quilt’s AI analysis of online discussions about Black maternal health. The analysis revealed that 75% of conversations emphasize the need for better support systems, 63% call for more culturally competent healthcare providers, and many stress the importance of accessible mental health resources for managing postpartum depression. “Leveraging these insights allows us to tailor our initiatives more effectively, ensuring we address the nuanced challenges Black mothers face in healthcare,” said Tiffany Whitlow, Co-Founder and Chief Development...