Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023

Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies federal support for state-based efforts to improve maternal mortality review committees; enhance surveillance of pregnancy-associated and -related deaths; and otherwise improve, and reduce disparities in, maternal health outcomes.

The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to annually disseminate best practices for preventing maternal mortality and morbidity to hospitals, professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives (i.e., networks of perinatal care providers and public health professionals that work to improve pregnancy outcomes through continuous quality improvement).

Bill 118 HR 3838, also known as the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of maternal mortality in the United States. The bill seeks to reauthorize funding for programs that focus on preventing maternal deaths and improving maternal health outcomes.

The legislation includes provisions to support state maternal mortality review committees, which are tasked with investigating and analyzing maternal deaths to identify trends and risk factors. These committees play a crucial role in developing strategies to prevent future maternal deaths.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding for research on maternal health disparities and the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve maternal health outcomes. This includes initiatives to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality rates, as well as efforts to improve access to quality prenatal and postpartum care. Overall, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to build upon existing efforts to reduce maternal mortality rates in the United States and ensure that all women have access to the care and support they need during pregnancy and childbirth.