Babies in the United States have a higher risk of dying during their first month of life than do babies born in 40 other countries. Over the past year, the Newborn Coalition has facilitated an unprecedented level of collaboration with the singular goal of improving the healthcare of newborns and infants. These efforts are already resulting in lives saved and we will continue with this mission. The Newborn Coalition (www.newborncoalition.org) leverages health IT and technology innovation to improve outcomes and reduce disparities for the newest, most vulnerable citizens. Co-founded by the mother of a baby diagnosed at 48 hours old with congenital heart disease, the Coalition has a national footprint that supports increased understanding of newborn health issues and risk factors while helping improve access to quality care and resources through vital research and pilot projects.