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Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status

(6 days ago) Overall, these data show that racial disparities in maternal and infant health persist. Improving maternal and infant health is key for preventing unnecessary illness and death and advancing overall popula… See more

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-current-status-and-efforts-to-address-them/

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Analysis of Federal Bills to Strengthen Maternal Health …

(3 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and …

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

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Medicaid Coverage of Pregnancy-Related Services: Findings from …

(4 days ago) WebThe independent source for health policy research, polling, and news. initiative to address birth outcomes and/or maternal health in FY2022. com/kff. The …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-coverage-of-pregnancy-related-services-findings-from-a-2021-state-survey-report/

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Medicaid Coverage of Pregnancy-Related Services: Findings from …

(Just Now) WebExtending postpartum Medicaid coverage was the most commonly reported new initiative that states are considering with regard to maternal health. KFF is tracking …

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/report/medicaid-coverage-of-pregnancy-related-services-findings-from-a-2021-state-survey/

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New KFF Resource Explains Key Provisions for Maternal Health …

(9 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 …

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/press-release/new-kff-resource-explains-key-provisions-for-maternal-health-within-the-build-back-better-act/

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Expanding Postpartum Medicaid Coverage KFF

(2 days ago) WebH.R. 4996 Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2019 (sponsored by Rep. Robin Kelly), would amend the Medicaid program to allow states the option to extend continuous coverage

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/issue-brief/expanding-postpartum-medicaid-coverage/

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Challenges and Strategies in Expanding Non-Traditional …

(3 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 G …

https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/challenges-and-strategies-in-expanding-non-traditional-pregnancy-related-services-findings-from-a-survey-of-state-medicaid-programs/

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'Long Way To Go': Maternal Deaths Decrease, But Racial …

(4 days ago) WebUSA Today: Maternal Deaths Are Dropping, But These Moms Still Face High Risk. The number of women who died during childbirth or within of weeks giving birth …

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/long-way-to-go-maternal-deaths-decrease-but-racial-disparities-persist/

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Medicaid Initiatives to Improve Maternal and Infant Health and …

(7 days ago) WebRecent trends in maternal and infant health and persistent racial disparities in these measures have led to a growing focus on improving health and reducing disparities in …

https://develop.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/medicaid-initiatives-improve-maternal-infant-health-address-racial-disparities/

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Facing Criticism, Feds Award First Maternal Health Grant to a

(1 days ago) WebThe news came Sept. 27, three months after KFF Health News’ reporting raised questions about why a federal Health Resources and Services Administration …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/facing-criticism-feds-award-first-maternal-health-grant-to-a-predominantly-black-rural-area/

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What are the Implications of the Dobbs Ruling for Racial …

(2 days ago) WebIn a national KFF survey, seven in ten OBGYNs say that since the Dobbs decision, racial and ethnic inequities in maternal health (70%) as well as management …

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

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CMS Offering States Millions To Create Holistic Approach To …

(9 days ago) WebCMS will provide up to $17 million over 10 years to as many as 15 states to establish what CMS describes as a holistic approach to childbirth and postpartum care …

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/cms-offering-states-millions-to-create-holistic-approach-to-maternal-health/

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Disparities In Maternal And Infant Health: Are We Making Progress

(3 days ago) WebThis issue brief prepared by researchers at the University of California at San Francisco and the Kaiser Family Foundation, analyzes changes in racial/ethnic and socioeconomic …

https://develop.kff.org/womens-health-policy/issue-brief/disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health-are/

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KFF Examines Implications of Dobbs-era Abortion Bans and …

(5 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 …

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/press-release/kff-examines-implications-of-dobbs-era-abortion-bans-and-restrictions-for-miscarriage-or-stillbirth/

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Mothers of Color Can’t See if Providers Have a History of …

(9 days ago) WebA steady drip of new research over the past several years has spotlighted racial discrimination by maternity care providers and the role it may play in one of the …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/black-mothers-birth-equity-data-reviews/

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $105 Million in Community …

(Just Now) WebToday’s Healthy Start funding announcement will support the health care and social needs of moms and babies in high need communities to help improve community …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/29/biden-harris-administration-invests-105-million-community-based-organizations-improve-maternal-infant-health-across-country.html

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Dobbs-era Abortion Bans and Restrictions: Early Insights about

(7 days ago) WebSince the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in 2022, 14 states now ban the provision of abortion and several more limit …

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/issue-brief/dobbs-era-abortion-bans-and-restrictions-early-insights-about-implications-for-pregnancy-loss/

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New Mexico Program to Reduce Maternity Care Deserts - KFF …

(3 days ago) WebA federally funded program in remote New Mexico has helped hundreds of pregnant mothers stay healthy, but it’s running out of time and money despite a growing …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/new-mexico-maternity-care-deserts-rural-funding-cliff/

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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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Biden administration nibbles at the maternal health crisis

(3 days ago) WebKFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — an …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/20/biden-administration-nibbles-maternal-health-crisis/

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Racial Disparities in Maternal Health - United States …

(Just Now) Webin Maternal Health U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Washington, DC 20425 Official Business Penalty for Private Use $300 • Appraise federal laws and policies with …

https://www.usccr.gov/files/2021/09-15-Racial-Disparities-in-Maternal-Health.pdf

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Closing the Coverage Gap Would Improve Black Maternal Health

(7 days ago) WebPeople of Color’s Higher Maternal Mortality, Morbidity Rates Rooted in Structural Racism. A history of structural racism, defined as a “system in which public …

https://www.cbpp.org/research/health/closing-the-coverage-gap-would-improve-black-maternal-health

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How Medicaid Programs Provide Coverage for Maternal Health …

(8 days ago) WebBy Victoria Bailey. May 23, 2022 - Most Medicaid programs offer coverage for basic maternal health services and many have initiatives planned to expand the scope of …

https://healthpayerintelligence.com/news/how-medicaid-programs-provide-coverage-for-maternal-health-services

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AMCHP 2024 Highlight: Policy Leaders’ Reflections on Black …

(7 days ago) WebMay 01, 2024. At AMCHP’s 2024 Annual Conference, we listened to thought leaders share key insights and call to action for stakeholders in maternal and child …

https://amchp.org/2024/05/01/amchp-2024-highlight-policy-leaders-reflections-on-black-maternal-health-week/

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Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovation Program HRSA

(2 days ago) WebThe purpose of the Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovation Program (MCH PIP) is to support innovative city, county, or state-level policy initiatives that …

https://www.hrsa.gov/grants/find-funding/HRSA-24-037

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Maternal mortality rates improve in latest CDC report, following a

(7 days ago) WebAfter spiking in 2021, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. improved significantly the following year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/02/1248563521/maternal-mortality-rates-2022-cdc

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Governor Hochul Highlights Statewide Efforts to Improve Maternal …

(2 days ago) WebNew York State Office of Children and Family Services Acting Commissioner Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden said, “We applaud the Governor and the state Legislature for …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-highlights-statewide-efforts-improve-maternal-and-infant-health

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In Oregon, Medicaid is buying people air conditioners

(1 days ago) WebKFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — an …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/02/oregon-medicaid-is-buying-people-air-conditioners/

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Native Americans have shorter life spans. Better health care isn’t …

(4 days ago) WebKFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs of KFF — the …

https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/apr/28/native-americans-have-shorter-life-spans-better-health-care-isnt-the-only-answer/

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Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries - KFF

(9 days ago) WebThe child and teen firearm assault mortality rate reached a high in 2021 with a rate of 3.9 per 100,000, a 7% increase from the year before and a 50% increase from …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/child-and-teen-firearm-mortality-in-the-u-s-and-peer-countries/

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