New York becomes the 35th state to offer Medicaid and CHIP for 12 months after pregnancy after extending postpartum coverage through a state plan amendment.
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In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, CMS shares recent work and resources focused on advancing equity in obstetric outcomes.
view more »Alameda Health System is changing the future of Black obstetric care in Oakland, Calif., through its BElovedBIRTH Black Centering program, which seeks to reduce the dangerous gap in obstetric outcomes Black birthing people face and meet their unique needs.
view more »America’s Essential Hospitals is working to lower morbidity and mortality rates among Black birthing patients and improve overall patient safety.
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CMS on May 25 approved proposals in four states to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year after birth.
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Hennepin County Medical Center, responding to patient requests and new availability of equipment in the United States, begins offering nitrous oxide as an option to manage pain during labor.
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