What We Do

NPQIC seeks to improve the delivery of and access to evidence-based and equitable health care for all Nebraska mothers and newborns.

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Together, we are working to develop, implement, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives to improve maternal and infant outcomes across Nebraska.
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Education

Upcoming and On-demand webinars on best practices and current maternal infant health topics.
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Events

Get the latest information on upcoming events, meetings, and conferences.
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Annual Summit

Save the date for the 2024 Annual Summit. Friday, September 27th, at the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha, NE.
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Sara Howard * Former Legislator and Current Policy Advisor, First Five Nebraska

NPQIC has truly been a leader in helping every Nebraska mom and baby have a great start. I am honored to have worked with NPQIC since its inception, and I can’t wait to see what they will accomplish in the future!

Our Impact

Since its inception in 2015, NPQIC has led multiple statewide efforts to implement evidence-based clinical practices and quality improvement initiatives to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality as well as eliminate inequities in perinatal healthcare. NPQIC has successfully enrolled all 45 birthing facilities in the State of Nebraska as member hospitals.

Birthing Hospitals Served

100%
Births Impacted

24,127

Hot Off the Press

April 26, 2024

NPQIC White Paper Released: "Doula Care to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Disparities in Nebraska"

The White Paper highlights:
• The alarming racial disparities in maternal and infant morbidity and mortality that exist in the U.S. and Nebraska,
including the significant contributing factors and economic burden.
• Potential solutions including the provision of doula care (with a focus on culturally congruent doulas for Black,
Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities), implicit bias training for providers, improved access to
prenatal care, and addressing social determinants of health through policy changes.
• Establishing Medicaid reimbursement for doula services in Nebraska is proposed as a key intervention involving
a doula-led workgroup to develop implementation guidelines, training, credentialing, and quality assurance
measures.
• The need for collaborative, multifaceted, and community-driven efforts involving doulas and affected
communities is crucial to implement meaningful, holistic changes and ultimately improve maternal and infant
health outcomes while ending racial disparities.

We encourage you to review the White Paper to understand Nebraska's maternal health landscape better and, most importantly, identify opportunities for policy, systems, and environmental changes that could significantly improve outcomes for ALL Nebraska mothers, babies, and their families.