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Improved Data and Support for Maternal Health

This act aims to enhance data collection on maternal deaths and severe health issues, especially among minority groups. It provides funding for review committees to better understand causes and engage communities. The goal is to develop more effective solutions and improve healthcare for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Key points
Financial support for maternal mortality review committees to include diverse community members, especially from racial and ethnic minority groups.
Expansion of committee reviews to include severe maternal health issues and deaths related to mental health and substance use disorders.
Comprehensive review of maternal health data collection and quality measures, focusing on addressing disparities.
Mandates an independent study on maternal mortality and severe morbidity among American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
Establishes a grant program for minority-serving institutions to research maternal health challenges in these communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_925
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-08