Rural Focus and Representation in State Maternal Mortality Review Committees: Review of Policy and Legislation

Date
08/2019
Journal
Women's Health Issues
Description

Between 1990 and 2013, maternal mortality nearly doubled in the U.S., 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.

Center
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Authors
Katy Kozhimannil, Julia Interrante, Amanda Corbett, Sarah Heppner, Jennifer Burges, Carrie Henning-Smith