Safe Babies, Safe Moms

Project Introduction:

The D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms (SBSM) initiative, led by MedStar Health, is focused on improving perinatal outcomes for mothers and infants in Washington, D.C. With generous support from a five-year grant from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, SBSM is developing clinical interventions, strengthening support systems, and connecting families with essential community partners to support maternal and infant health at birth and beyond. Our team at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy is dedicated to evaluating the program’s effectiveness and identifying new opportunities for interventions that can further enhance care throughout the perinatal journey.

Project Updates:

SMBM ROI

Return on Investment from Safe Babies Safe Moms; Evidence from the 2023 Cohort

June 27th, 2025

This study combines findings from several prior research reports prepared during the SBSM research program. We have extended our empirical work on cost-effectiveness into a nascent analysis of the potential societal return on investment in SBSM, by comparing the incremental program costs and savings immediately after delivery alongside the potential benefits from payer or societal view.…

Societal Cost and Benefit from Safe Babies Safe Moms: Towards Measuring Social Return on Investment

December 1st, 2024

This study combines findings from several prior research reports prepared during the SBSM research program. We have extended our empirical work on cost-effectiveness into a nascent analysis of the potential societal return on investment in SBSM, by comparing the incremental program costs and savings immediately after delivery alongside the potential benefits from payer or societal view.…