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Inova BabyNET Frequently Asked Questions

1. What kind of an impact does Inova BabyNET make?

• Decreased preterm labor rates
• Decreased NICU days and stays
• Increased awareness of pregnancy complication symptoms
• High level of employee satisfaction with the program as an employee benefit
• Return on Investment for employers

2. How does Inova BabyNET save my company money?

Inova BabyNET customers average yearly return on investment (ROI) has been a saving of $3 for every $1 spent.

Maternity costs are among the highest health costs business face each year. Resulting primarily from preterm birth, costs are incurred through insurance claims, missed workdays, decreased productivity and staff turn-over. On average each preterm birth costs to an employer are:

• $58,000 for delivery
• $41, 610 for first year of life
• $2,766 in lost productivity

Inova BabyNET saves money by reducing preterm birth, reducing health care claims and increasing productivity.

3. Why choose Inova BabyNET?

The Inova BabyNET team has a proven track record in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of preterm delivery prevention and successful lactation care management programs that make the difference in outcomes, costs, and satisfaction.

4. What services does Inova BabyNET provide participants?

• Registration available onsite and online
• Individualized support by an Inova Care Manager who provides quick and thorough answers to questions by e-mail and phone
• Assessment of personal pregnancy and breastfeeding needs and concerns
• 24/7 access to online information, communication and education
• Confidential educational Web site
• The ability to earn points that can be redeemed for prizes by taking monthly surveys that ask about healthy behaviors, like drinking water and taking vitamins
• Monthly newsletters, classes and other educational resources

5. How does Inova BabyNET interact with my employees?

After online registration is completed, an Inova BabyNET Care Manager will contact a participant within 48 hours, either by email or phone. Regular email contact continues through pregnancy and/or lactation. Care Managers proactively contact participants every two weeks, but will immediately respond to emails received from participants. Monthly newsletters and online discussion boards also provide interaction with Inova BabyNET.

6. Is there a minimum number of employees that must enroll?

No, the fees for the program are per person for the duration of pregnancy and/or lactation.

7. What am I, as an employer, responsible for?

Employers will work with Inova BabyNET to provide a wide range of customized promotional campaigns directed to promote awareness and utilization of Inova BabyNET programs and the services it provides. Ongoing promotional campaigns ensure a thorough introduction and continual awareness of Inova BabyNET programs.

8. How does Inova BabyNET protect confidentiality of the participants?

Maintaining confidentiality is crucial to the success and credibility of all Inova BabyNET programs. Inova BabyNET will not release information to anyone outside of Inova BabyNET without the written authorization of the employee, unless required by law or the employee presents imminent danger to themselves or others.