OptumHealth Inc. has teamed with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to present a two-day educational conference focused on clinical advancements in fetal diagnosis and treatment, neonatal care and pediatric care. The gathering runs through today, and is part of OptumHealth’s Network Spotlight Conferences program.
During the conference, nurse case managers, medical management staff and referring clinicians are exploring the latest scientific developments and clinical techniques for prenatal diagnosis and treatment, and treatment of newborns with complex conditions. These discussions come at a critical time, as more than 25,000 babies are born in the United States each year with a congenital heart defect — which translates to more than one baby out of every 150 births.
“We are working to ensure the best possible health outcome for children by making sure they have access to the right care at the right time,” said Steven M. Altschuler, M.D., president and CEO of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
The conference includes lectures and panel discussions featuring leaders in cardiac care, fetal diagnosis and treatment, maternal fetal medicine, oncology, neonatology and transplantation. Specific areas of focus include: