What is the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act?

The Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act is legislation aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States. The act provides funding for research, training programs, and initiatives to enhance maternal care quality, particularly for underserved populations.

Why is the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act important?

• Addresses disparities: Targets significant racial and geographic inequities in maternal outcomes.
• Enhances care quality: Improves training and care protocols for pregnant and postpartum women.
• Expands access: Supports programs extending maternal care to underserved communities.

Key provisions of the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act

• Funding for provider training on implicit bias and quality care.
• Support for perinatal quality collaboratives to improve care standards.
• Rural maternal care initiatives addressing geographic disparities.

How Solace can help

A Solace advocate can help pregnant and postpartum individuals locate high-quality maternal care resources in their area, including those developed through this legislation. They can assist with understanding your maternal care rights, connecting with community support programs, and ensuring that your concerns about maternal care quality are appropriately addressed by healthcare providers and facilities.

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