Research and Benchmarking
The ACNM Benchmarking Project
The ACNM Benchmarking Project is vital to the future of midwifery care, quality, and access in the United States as a professional self-maintenance strategy and as a method of quality assurance, allowing participating practices to compare themselves to practices that are similar in size and environment.
Participation in the Benchmarking survey helps midwives speak authoritatively to insurers and consultants about which clinical practices need to be encouraged or discouraged to produce excellent outcomes. Benchmarking also acts as tangible proof of the improved outcomes and lower costs of midwifery care.
Research Guidelines
Research surveys must be approved by the ACNM Department of Midwifery Practice and Education (MPE) and can be sent via email to ACNM members for a fee. If the survey is limited to a partial list of members, the cost is $500 plus a $150 admin fee. For a survey of all ACNM members, the cost is $1000 plus a $150 admin fee. The fee will be collected after approval of the research survey. Please see the links below for guidelines, policies, and forms to complete.
For inquiries about survey requests, please contact the Director of Midwifery Practice at [email protected].
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Professional Practice Resources
See resources related to the practice of midwifery. Find out where ACNM stands on issues, use our evidence-based quality recommendations, and take advantage of resources from other organizations with whom ACNM partners. For more information, contact the Midwifery Practice department at [email protected].
