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Ohio community pathway HUB: The cost benefit of supporting minority mothers

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  • Karen H Larwin
  • Aimee Budnik
  • Susan E Horne

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Ohio has a persistent infant mortality problem. A Pathway Community HUB model of care is used across the state of Ohio to provide supports to at-risk minority women during their pregnancies and after the birth of their children. To measure the success of the Pathways HUB Community Action, a cost-benefit analysis assesses the benefits resulting from the investment in the program. Using provider data and national, state, and county-level birth statistics, a cost-benefit analysis was conducted. Results indicate that the cost benefit of these services is a safe investment at a 4.4 return on cost saving. Public funding for infant mortality prevention reaps not only improved birth outcomes but financial rewards far exceeding the costs of investment, justifying further investment. A full breakdown of the results is presented, and the implications for the level of cost saving is provided.

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  • Karen H Larwin & Aimee Budnik & Susan E Horne, 2023. "Ohio community pathway HUB: The cost benefit of supporting minority mothers," Journal of Contemporary Research in Social Sciences, Learning Gate, vol. 5(2), pages 27-37.
    • Handle: RePEc:ajp:jocrss:v:5:y:2023:i:2:p:27-37:id:328
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