More concerning stats related the CDC's recent report on maternal mortality show that disparities in outcomes vary by geography, causing some to advocate for alignment of care protocols across states. The industry is turning to data collection to inform solutions for rising complications, and expanding the definition of risk to include social determinants of health risks such as substance use disorder and food insecurity.
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4/4, The Week: The worsening state of the United States' maternal healthcare
4/3, McKinsey: Closing the data gaps in women’s health
3/31, MedPage Today: Mothers Face Broken Addiction Treatment System
3/28, NPR: The simple intervention that may keep Black moms healthier