February 16, 2024 – The U.S. Division of Well being and Human Providers met with state leaders and representatives of the Nationwide Governors Affiliation (NGA) to announce the launch of the HHS Secretary's Postpartum Maternal Well being Collaborative. The six states which have agreed to take part within the Postpartum Maternal Well being Collaborative are Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and New Mexico.

This new partnership goals to convey collectively state specialists, native suppliers, neighborhood companions, and federal specialists to develop a greater understanding of the challenges dealing with the postpartum inhabitants and help new options that can enhance postpartum mortality. At the side of this new HHS partnership, the Nationwide Governors Affiliation launched their Bettering Maternal and Baby Well being in Rural America State and Territory Coverage Studying Collaborative. This new initiative will deal with implementing coverage adjustments to enhance well being outcomes for moms and youngsters in rural America.

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