Happiest Baby (the maker of SNOO)

Here are the key takeaways from the panelists at the 16th Annual Medicaid Innovations Forum on improving maternal healthcare: Jean Drummond ( HCD International, Inc. ): Focus on closing maternal healthcare gaps by ensuring members have access to care. Jacqueline Collins (CareSource): Educate parents about risk and warning signs to help prevent maternal mortality. Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP (Happiest Baby (the maker of SNOO): Promote better sleep for babies and provide 24/7 support for parents to ease the challenges of early parenthood. Erica Moore-Smith LCSW, PMH-C (IEHP): Highlight the importance of peer support, connecting women with similar experiences to provide mutual encouragement and understanding. Chantel Neece DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, GERO-BC, CPHQ, SSBBP (Sentara Health): Encourage the use of community resources and foster engagement with individuals who can provide continuous support throughout the prenatal phase. #MedicaidInnovations #Medicaid #HealthPlans #MaternalHealth #HCDI #Orlando #Florida

Becoming a parent is a joy—but also one of life’s most exhausting transitions. As a parent of a toddler and a newborn, I’ve learned how critical sleep is for physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being. One tool that’s changed our lives is the SNOO, a smart bassinet designed to help babies sleep safely. With its gentle rocking and safety features, it’s helped us reclaim hours of sleep, giving us the rest we need to show up as more patient parents and better handle the demands of work and life. 🌟 Why workplaces should care about sleep for new parents: 1️⃣ Sleep impacts performance: Sleep-deprived parents are more likely to experience burnout. 2️⃣ It improves retention: Supporting new parents shows they’re valued beyond their work contributions. 3️⃣ It boosts engagement: When employees feel supported at home, they’re more likely to stay motivated and engaged at work. Happiest Baby (the maker of SNOO) offers programs for employers, from discounted rentals to company-sponsored tools, to support new parents at a critical time. 🌟 Additional ways organizations can support new parents: 1️⃣ Offer access to sleep and parenting resources, like coaching programs or expert-led workshops. 2️⃣ Provide flexible schedules or remote work options to accommodate sleep disruptions. 3️⃣ Foster a supportive culture where new parents feel comfortable sharing their needs and challenges without fear of judgment. Investing in sleep is about creating workplaces where employees feel valued during life’s biggest transitions. How does your organization support new parents? #WorkplaceWellness #ParentSupport #SleepMatters #EmployeeEngagement

Our President and CEO, Jean Drummond, will moderate a session at the 16th Annual Medicaid Innovations Forum hosted by Strategic Solutions Network. She will lead the Pre-conference Maternal Health Spotlight panel titled "Transforming Medicaid to Combat the Maternal Health Crisis: Reducing Disparities and Advancing Access to Critical Services." The session takes place on January 27th at 4:00 PM in Orlando, Florida, featuring healthcare leaders: 🧡 Jacqueline Collins, Senior Director, GA & AR Quality Improvement at CareSource 🧡 Erica Moore-Smith LCSW, PMH-C, Supervisor, Social and Community Services at IEHP 🧡 Chantel Neece DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, GERO-BC, CPHQ, SSBBP, Senior Director, Maternal/Child Services & Member SDoH at Sentara Health 🧡 Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP, Co-Founder of Happiest Baby (the maker of SNOO) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVSwrGv #MedicaidInnovations #Medicaid #HealthPlans #HCDI #HCDInternational #MedicaidHealthPlans #JeanDrummond #MaternalHealth #Orlando #Florida #16thAnnualMedicaidInnovationsForum

Technology makes a hell of a difference and not just at work either. When my wife was pregnant I was dreading the sleepless nights that you hear stories of from friends and family. I was lamenting these fears with Richie Clark when he told me that if I bought the smart bassinet that he and his wife had, I would "feel like other parents were being dramatic." Talk about a sales pitch! I was sold right then on doing more research and decided to dig into the product that was called the Snoo and built by Happiest Baby (the maker of SNOO). A built-in noise machine, responsive rocking functions, and even baby analytics?! I'm two months into my parenthood journey now and I can affirmatively say that Richie was 100% right. I can't believe the impact it's made for our family and it gives us an extra 2-3 hours of sleep a night. In the trenches with a newborn, that's worth every penny. If you're a prospective parent, I felt like I had to share this because I am grateful it was shared with me. It also helps that Aurora seems to love it more than we do!

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Director of Hospital Health Partnerships at Happiest Baby (the maker of SNOO)!