IHAâs engagement with bundled payment emerged from a value-based purchasing project as a promising opportunity to align incentives and improve coordination across care settings. In 2009, the California HealthCare Foundation funded an IHA pilot project to test implementation of bundled payments in California. A year later, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality awarded IHA a three-year grant to expand the bundled payment demonstration.
And if you're jetting off on holiday you can take advantage of travelling light, with no pushchair, nappies or toys in tow. If you're carrying one baby and you've had an uncomplicated pregnancy, then you can fly up to 36 weeks of pregnancy.
If you are enjoying a healthy pregnancy, plane travel is likely to be safe. The second trimester is probably the best time to fly. You're likely to be over morning sickness. Later, your expanding belly could make airport maneuvers more challenging. Before booking, however, visit your doctor and describe the trip details. If your doctor clears you for flying, take some precautions before and during your flight to stay safe and healthy.