Maternal Health
The Obstetrics/U.S. Rural Hospitals infographic provides statistics on rural community hospitals in the U.S. and how many hospital births occur in them; the number of rural hospitals with obstetrics units and how many OB units have closed; and on maternity care deserts in the U.S. where access to鈥
The need to improve maternal and child health equity in America while reducing access disparities has become a national focus. As policymakers and provider organizations continue to seek ways to reverse these trends, hospitals and health systems are stepping up with innovative efforts.
Michigan yesterday became the second state to extend postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months after pregnancy for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees under the American Rescue Plan Act.
CMS to convene stakeholders to share best practices; HRSA awards grants
The March of Dimes recently updated its implicit bias training modules to emphasize the importance of creating an action plan.
Though recognizing implicit bias is important, hospitals must have an action plan to address it.
This week is Black Maternal Health Week, and April is National Minority Health Month. It鈥檚 an opportunity to 鈥渄eepen the conversation鈥 about black maternal health in the U.S. and to highlight the 鈥渋mportant role individuals and organizations can play鈥 in helping to reduce health disparities and鈥
Below are tools and other educational resources鈥痜rom national organizations dedicated to improving child and adolescent mental health outcomes.
Hospitals and health systems can play an important role in ensuring children and adolescents receive the behavioral health care they need to thrive.
According to latest data from the CDC, the U.S. maternal mortality rate, already significantly higher than in comparable countries, continues to rise, specifically for women of color.