Maternal Health Policy Issues

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WHITE HOUSE BLUEPRINT FOR ADDRESSING THE MATERNAL …

(3 days ago) WEBon maternal health risks, services, outcomes in the United States continues to be fragmented, unstandardized, nontransparent, and irregular. As a result, health care …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Maternal-Health-Blueprint.pdf

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Policies Reducing Maternal Morbidity Mortality Enhancing Equity

(1 days ago) WEBIntroduction. There is a maternal health crisis in the United States. The number of pregnant and birthing people dying more than doubled between 1987 and …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2021/nov/policies-reducing-maternal-morbidity-mortality-enhancing-equity

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FACT SHEET: President Biden’s and Vice President Harris's …

(6 days ago) WEBToday, the White House released the Biden-Harris Administration’s Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis, a whole-of-government approach to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/24/fact-sheet-president-bidens-maternal-health-blueprint-delivers-for-women-mothers-and-families/

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Recent federal action advances key maternal health policies

(5 days ago) WEBThis policy change is one of several key policy measures aimed at mitigating the worsening maternal health crisis across the United States. In 2020, over 800 women …

https://www.naco.org/news/recent-federal-action-advances-key-maternal-health-policies

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The U.S. Government and Global Maternal and Child …

(6 days ago) WEBIn recent years, the U.S. has placed a higher priority on MCH and adopted “ending preventable child and maternal deaths” as one of its three main global health goals. Total U.S. funding for

https://www.kff.org/global-health-policy/fact-sheet/the-u-s-government-and-global-maternal-and-child-health-efforts/

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Analysis of Federal Bills to Strengthen Maternal Health …

(3 days ago) WEBThe bills in this table address a number of related maternity care issues, including extending Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year, funding for clinical training on health equity

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/fact-sheet/analysis-of-federal-bills-to-strengthen-maternal-health-care/

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Maternal health - World Health Organization (WHO)

(9 days ago) WEBMaternal health. Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. Each stage should be a positive experience, ensuring women and their babies reach …

https://www.who.int/health-topics/maternal-health

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Maternal Health Office on Women's Health

(3 days ago) WEBTARGETS. Target 1: Reduce the maternal mortality rate by 50 percent in 5 years. Target 2: Reduce the low-risk cesarean delivery rate by 25 percent in 5 years. Target 3: Achieve blood pressure control in 80 …

https://www.womenshealth.gov/maternalhealth

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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

(3 days ago) WEBWe urge policy makers to: Extend Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage to 12 months postpartum. Rule. A large portion …

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/ama-advocacy-improve-maternal-health

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Strengthening Maternal Health HHS.gov

(7 days ago) WEBThe United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries. Addressing the maternity care crisis is a top priority at HHS. We are …

https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/maternal-health/index.html

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Call to Action: Maternal Health and Saving Mothers: A Policy …

(5 days ago) WEBMaternal mortality is alarmingly high at ≈700 deaths a year in the United States. 1 It is estimated that 2 of 3 US pregnancy deaths may be preventable, …

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001000

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MATERNAL HEALTH - 2022 National Healthcare …

(5 days ago) WEBMaternal mental health issues are common; 10% to 25% of postpartum women develop a depressive disorder. 12 The risk of suicide increases among depressed people during the perinatal period and up to 20% of …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK587184/

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STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS: IMPROVING MATERNAL HEALTH …

(5 days ago) WEBGiven the importance of maternal health for our families, communities, and nation, addressing the unacceptable rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568218/

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Maternal, Infant, and Child Health health.gov

(5 days ago) WEBThis is a summary of the report, The Role of Law and Policy in Assisting Families to Reach Healthy People’s Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Breastfeeding …

https://health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-people/healthy-people-2020/healthy-people-2020-law-and-health-policy/maternal-infant-and-child-health

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Overview of US Maternal Mortality Policy - PubMed

(1 days ago) WEBThe United States maternal mortality rate has been rising for many years putting the US out of step with peer countries. There are many complex reasons for the rise in maternal …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32089330/

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Maternal and Infant Health Reproductive Health CDC

(Just Now) WEBMaternal and Infant Health. Print. CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health provides scientific leadership in the promotion of women’s health and infant health before, …

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/index.html

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Maternal and Child Health - American Public Health Association

(4 days ago) WEBMaternal and Child Health. Maternal and child health is an important public health issue because: * we have the opportunity to end preventable deaths among all women, …

https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/maternal-and-child-health

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Pregnancy and Childbirth - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(5 days ago) WEBGoal: Prevent pregnancy complications and maternal deaths and improve women’s health before, during, and after pregnancy. Women in the United States are more likely to die …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/pregnancy-and-childbirth

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Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality Health …

(1 days ago) WEBWorking Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality. Print. April 8, 2024. Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17 to bring attention …

https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/maternal-mortality/index.html

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Postpartum coverage and benefits key, but merely the start of …

(8 days ago) WEBFederal and state leaders have prioritized maternal health in Medicaid in recent years with welcome (if overdue) attention. As Say Ahhh! readers know, the new …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/04/25/postpartum-coverage-and-benefits-key-but-merely-the-start-of-needed-medicaid-work-to-address-the-maternal-health-crisis/

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Solving the Black Maternal Health Crisis - Johns Hopkins

(4 days ago) WEBPolicy Solutions . Sixty-five percent of Black birthing people in the U.S. rely on Medicaid—the joint state and federal health care program for low-income …

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/solving-the-black-maternal-health-crisis

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Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health - Formerly 2020 Mom

(4 days ago) WEBAs a policy think tank and thought leader, we present new ideas and share our opinion on relevant and timely MMH issues. As field catalyst, we convene key …

https://www.2020mom.org/

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After Dobbs decision, hospitals reluctant to discuss maternal care

(3 days ago) WEBT he Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has transformed not just abortion access but maternal health care across the United States, causing …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/22/dobbs-decision-hospital-policy-changes-abortion-services/

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TN lawmakers redirect maternal health funds to crisis pregnancy …

(9 days ago) WEBThe state distributed $18.9 million to 28 organizations earlier this year. A review by The Tennessean found the state granted $6.5 million to 10 crisis pregnancy …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/19/tennessee-lawmakers-redirect-3-million-maternal-health-funds-to-crisis-pregnancy-centers/73347541007/

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Maternal Mortality and Perinatal Mortality - Women's Health …

(5 days ago) WEBMaternal mortality refers to the number of women who die because of problems related to pregnancy and who die during pregnancy or soon after delivery. The maternal mortality …

https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/complications-of-pregnancy/maternal-mortality-and-perinatal-mortality

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Maternal mental health focus of state committee, local organizations

(9 days ago) WEBMaternal Mental Health Hotline: call or text 1-833-852-6262 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 Send story tips or ideas to Hannah Edelman at …

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/health/2024/04/24/delaware-maternal-mental-health-focus-of-state-committee-local-organizations/73413432007/

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Advancing Racial Equity in U.S. Health Care: State Disparities

(6 days ago) WEBMichael Anne Kyle and Austin B. Frakt, “Patient Administrative Burden in the U.S. Health Care System,” Health Services Research 56, no. 5 (Oct. 2021): 755–65. ↩; …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2024/apr/advancing-racial-equity-us-health-care

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Focus on Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and After …

(2 days ago) WEBAdverse effects on infant cognitive development, nutritional status and early childhood development have been reported (5,6).Despite the importance of maternal …

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2024.1393215

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What are the Implications of the Dobbs Ruling for Racial …

(2 days ago) WEBThe issue also has moved to the forefront of policy debates in the U.S. Sixteen percent of women voters, rising to 28% of Black women voters, say abortion is …

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/issue-brief/what-are-the-implications-of-the-dobbs-ruling-for-racial-disparities/

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Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and …

(7 days ago) WEBNew research about an increase in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues among pregnant individuals with private insurance during the perinatal …

https://sph.umich.edu/news/2024posts/rapid-rise-seen-mental-health-diagnosis-and-care-during-and-after-pregnancy.html

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