WSMA Policy: Prenatal, Postnatal, And Infant Care: Maternal Mortality and Race in Washington State

The WSMA supports the pursuit of increased federal and state funding for Washington State Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs). (B-12, A-21)

The WSMA supports the investigation of race and socioeconomic status in relation to maternal mortality in Washington state. (B-12, A-21)

The WSMA supports education and research to understand risk factors associated with maternal death as well as strategies that may prevent these deaths. (B-12, A-21)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services