Improving Maternal Health: Funding Pathways for States to Address Maternal Mortality and Morbidity

Improve maternal health outcomes by leveraging federal funding and initiatives aimed at addressing mortality and morbidity. This guide provides essential insights into key programs from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), offering targeted resources to improve maternal care. It highlights the critical role of state-driven efforts, such as Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (PQCs), Title V initiatives, and Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs), in driving improvements through data, evidence-based practices, and clinician education. With a focus on reducing care variation, this guide provides actionable strategies to ensure high-quality care, while emphasizing the critical role of workforce development in achieving lasting improvements in maternal health outcomes.