We are thrilled to be launching Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass) today! Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass) has created the first-of-its-kind assessment and benchmarking tool, RMH Compass Survey, that establishes a comprehensive way in which to measure workplace benefits in these areas. Employers can take the RMH Compass survey - www.RMHCompass.org - to see how their company’s #reproductivehealth and #maternalhealth benefits stack up. Imagine a society where all workers have access to the care they need and deserve—a society where every employee’s health and well-being is prioritized.When employees are valued and have the ability to take care of themselves and their families, both workers and workplaces thrive. Want to help? Spread the word to your employers and those you know! And, follow us to learn more and be among the first to see the results. #RMHCompass #healthyequity #workerequity #hrbenefits
Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass)
Civic and Social Organizations
New York, NY 869 followers
Supporting and protecting the reproductive and maternal health of all workers.
About us
We are on a mission to ensure that all workers have access to the reproductive and maternal health (RMH) benefits they need. Since most Americans get their health benefits through their jobs, we provide employers with the tools, resources, support, and recognition to provide best-in-class RMH benefits for all workers. As a nonprofit organization, our independent research and rigorous methodology ensure our tools and resources are unbiased, transparent, and credible. Through our work, we are building a business community that understands the value of RMH benefits and is committed to ensuring access for workers at every level.
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http://www.rmhcompass.org
External link for Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass)
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- gender, equity, culture, reproductive health, maternal health, employee benefits, and corporate engagement
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New York, NY 10016, US
Employees at Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass)
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Kelly Gardiner
Chief Marketing Officer @ Care+Wear, Start Up Advisor
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Usama Faheem
MDP Candidate at UC Berkeley l Gender Trainer l Consultant
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RaShawn Hawkins, SHRM-CP
Sr. Director, Workplace Equality Program at Human Rights Campaign
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Madonna Smith
Social Services Assistant at Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass)
Updates
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While reproductive and maternal health is taking center stage this election season, it's an important moment for employers to re-evaluate the role they play in this area. From contraceptive coverage and family formation benefits to paid family leave and more, reproductive and maternal health benefits are a smart investment for employers. Supported, healthy workers are also loyal workers and more effective, and are more likely to stay in their jobs. To hear more about the business case for reproductive and maternal health benefits, check out the conversation Flory Wilson had with Brittany Dionne from WBRC 6 News about ways employers can navigate this moment, meet the needs and preferences of their workers and build goodwill in the process. https://lnkd.in/eMecG5C5
How companies are changing reproductive and maternal health benefits, how to advocate for your own
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Our founder, Flory Wilson, had a chance to talk with Yitzi Weiner of Authority Magazine about what she's learned while growing Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass). Read the interview below: https://lnkd.in/eNhGH4Pu
Thanks to Yitzi Weiner and Authority Magazine for the interview reflecting on starting Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass). It was a lot of fun to spend a bit of time thinking about my professional journey and what I've learned along the way! #nonprofitleaders #reproductivehealth #maternalhealth https://lnkd.in/esKivWep
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This report released by Nurx from Thirty Madison provides the most compelling insights we've seen on how legal attacks on reproductive health access are impacting women across America. In particular, * 27% of women have delayed preventative care in reaction to political attacks on reproductive health * 34% of women living in states with abortion bans in place have considered changing where they live and work Employers should take note. These two data points tell us that women's health is at-risk if preventative care is being skipped/delayed -- meaning, your workforce's health is in jeopardy. Secondly, if your company is located in a state where reproductive health access is restricted, you're at risk of higher turnover and challenges in attracting top talent. These are core business issues. Employers can mitigate these risks by clearly and comprehensively communicating the reproductive health benefits covered by your employer-sponsored health plans. In addition, the RMH Compass Survey is a free tool available to all employers to evaluate how good your benefits are and equip you with the resources needed to strengthen them. Many thanks to Madeleine L. and Thirty Madison team for sharing these significant insights about the employee perspective.
Today, we published the results of our Nurx survey: Reproductive Rights Watch 2024: How Women Are Responding to The Shifting Care Landscape. Among the findings, we found more than half of women surveyed are anxious about their reproductive freedoms given the political environment, and 49% of women feel anxiety about accessing in-person care for their reproductive and sexual health. Nurx remains committed to providing specialty healthcare to women that is accessible and personalized - and with the results from this survey, we’re taking action. In a world that is trying to control care, control access, and control bodies, Nurx stands for putting the control back where it belongs: in women’s hands. We’re partnering with others in the women’s healthcare space over the coming months to speak out and help women take action and gain clarity on their reproductive and sexual healthcare choices. How you can help: - View the press release and share data from the survey: - Explore the full report: Nurx.com/repro-rights-2024 - Share your reactions to the survey - do the responses resonate with you? Let us know in the comments.
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We spend every day working to advance access to #reproductivehealth and #maternalhealth benefits for American workers, but June 24th holds special significance given it marks the date when millions of Americans lost access to a critical health service. Thank you Kelly Gardiner for using this moment as a reminder of the many ways each of us can work to advance #womenshealth and #familyhealth. We're grateful for your wisdom and expertise advising our communications strategy.
Today marks the second anniversary of the Dobbs decision, presenting a meaningful opportunity to support an organization dedicated to a bold vision: a society where all workers have access to the care they need and deserve, and where every employee’s health and well-being are prioritized. By collaborating with employers nationwide, Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass) is transforming this vision into reality by establishing new business norms that protect, support, and enhance the reproductive and maternal health (RMH) benefits of all workers. When employees are valued and empowered to care for themselves and their families, both workers and workplaces thrive. A big thank you to Flory Wilson for bringing me aboard as Communications Advisor, and to Madeleine L. for the introduction & being a champion for women's health 💪
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We are grateful for the leadership of Alexis McGill Johnson of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Heather Foster of Lyft for leading a conversation last week at Social Innovation Summit about the important role of business in ensuring America's workforce has access to a full-range of #reproductivehealth and #maternalhealth benefits. Their discussion referenced Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass) as a useful tool for #corporateengagement in this area. Thank you for the support!
Last week, Alexis McGill Johnson was keynote speaker at the Social Innovation Summit 2024 in Chicago. She and Heather Foster spoke to a diverse audience of businesses, foundations, investors, non-profits, and change makers about the value of reproductive rights and health care access. She shared how people and employers can take action, for example by engaging with the Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass). After Alexis' session, our corporate engagement team led a breakout round table on reproductive rights with a dynamic discussion about how we can work across sectors to protect and expand reproductive health care because it is a fundamental human right. #SocialInnovationSummit2024 #SIS24 #reproductiverights #socialimpact #csr
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We’re thrilled to welcome three new directors to the Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass) Board of Directors! As we scale our efforts working with corporate America to provide best-in-class reproductive and maternal health benefits, these advisors bring operational experience and strategic leadership that will ensure we grow with a focus on sustainability and longevity. Shawnie, Shelley and Maddie join current board members, Danielle Robinson Bell and Flory Wilson. Meet our board members: RaShawn Hawkins, SHRM-CP : “My motivation for joining the board of RMH Compass is my belief that everyone deserves access to the healthcare they need. Educating employers about the needs of the reproductive community ensures that they make informed decisions that impact their workforce. I'm excited to see RMH Compass set the standard for reproductive care and guide employers on a path to more comprehensive and holistic care for their employees and their families.” Madeleine L.: “Employers can play a powerful role in advocating for best-in-class reproductive and maternal health benefits for their employees. Their advocacy has a powerful ecosystem impact; where there is robust payment and reimbursement, we should see expanded, high quality options for reproductive and maternal care. I am excited to see the impact of greater transparency that RMH Compass provides for employees. It is important for workers to understand the benefits they have access to and know how those benefits rank across industry peers.” Shelley Alpern : "I'm excited to serve on the board of RMH Compass. In a remarkably brief period of time, RMH Compass has constructed badly-needed tools we need to hold employers accountable for providing comprehensive reproductive and maternal health care to their workers, including an employer survey tool and standards for best practices that will serve as the basis for benchmarking and leadership recognition. These tools will serve all workers, private and public sector alike, as well as companies, investors, governments, researchers and numerous other stakeholders." Danielle Robinson Bell : “Being an RMH Compass board member is an extension of my work which is all about business impact, DEI, and stakeholders. I’m excited for RMH Compass to be a meaningful voice in this space and to raise the standard of workplace policies & practices for reproductive and maternal health.” Check out the picture below from our recent virtual board meeting. We are excited to have you join our team! #welcome
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Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass is growing! We're delighted to introduce Maya Schoucair, Usama Faheem and Anna DeBettencourt as our 2024 Research Fellows 🙌 Last week, our whole team gathered on the beautiful campus of University of California, Berkeley for training and team-building for the week. Maya, Usama and Anna will be working with us this summer to launch RMH@Work's Corporate Index. In addition to learning the ins-and-outs of the #RMHCompassSurvey and our corporate index participants, we visited everyone's favorite spots on campus. Can you guess everyone's favorites?
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The #MamasFirstAct was introduced in Congress this week. This piece of legislation would require Medicaid to cover doula and midwifery services in all states. "Research shows that birthing people who received care from a doula, or someone who is there to support them throughout their birthing experience, had 52.9 percent lower odds of having a cesarean delivery and were 57.5 percent less likely to develop postpartum depression or anxiety." The impact on marginalized and under-served communities, particularly women of color, is significant. Our research shows that doula and midwifery benefits offered through #employersponsoredhealthplans are lagging and reimbursement rates tend to be low. Does your company's health plan cover doula and midwifery benefits? This should be a priority for your #DEI and #benefits teams. A great way to measure the quality of your benefits is through the RMH Compass Survey. Visit www.rmhcompass.org to see how your company's benefits stack up.
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With all of the headlines about women’s reproductive health (SCOTUS cases, Arizona, Alabama), you might have missed this **** important development for employers. ****** Last week, the EEOC released guidelines around application of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (#PWFA). These guidelines apply to U.S. employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers, including * Additional, longer, or more flexible breaks to drink water, eat, rest, or use the restroom; * Changing food or drink policies to allow for a water bottle or food; * Changing equipment, devices, or workstations, such as providing a stool to sit on, or a way to do work while standing; * Changing a uniform or dress code or providing safety equipment that fits; * Changing a work schedule, such as having shorter hours, part-time work, or a later start time; * Telework or Temporary reassignment; * Temporary suspension of one or more essential functions of a job; * Leave for health care appointments; * Light duty or help with lifting or other manual labor; or * Leave to recover from childbirth or other medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. Has your company trained people managers on the #PWFA guidance or last year’s #PUMP Act requirements? The #RMH Compass Survey includes these important regulations in our People Training section. Visit EEOC to learn more about this important legislation. And visit Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass) Compass to evaluate how your organization’s reproductive and maternal health benefits and policies stack up.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and RMH Compass
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