Rural Focus and Representation in State Maternal Mortality Review Committees: Review of Policy and Legislation
Between 1990 and 2013, maternal mortality nearly doubled in the United States and rural residents experienced decreasing access to obstetric care. To improve maternal health, many states have established maternal mortality and morbidity review committees (MMRCs). We assessed the extent of rural representation in state policy efforts related to MMRCs.
Source: Womens Health Issues - Category: Primary Care Authors: Katy B. Kozhimannil, Julia D. Interrante, Amanda Corbett, Sarah Heppner, Jennifer Burges, Carrie Henning-Smith Tags: Original article Source Type: research