Maternal Mortality: Beyond the Statistics is a solutions-focused series on the push to reverse the rising maternal mortality rate in the United States. About 700 women die from pregnancy-related complications in the U.S. every year, according to the CDC, but 60% of these deaths are preventable. Newsy's Lauren Magarino spoke with federal, state and community-based sources on solutions already in effect and those still needing implementation to reverse the rate.
Health Experts Seek Protocols to Prevent Maternal Death
Other solutions include stronger care coordination between hospitals and primary care providers, and expanding Medicaid eligibility.
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Eliminating Racial Disparity in Maternal Mortality
The CDC found black moms are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related issue than white moms.
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Preventing Maternal Mortality Calls For More Data
The CDC started tracking maternal deaths in 1986, but states and a handful of cities are turning data with a deeper look into the issue.
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Biden campaign says it raised $25 million at a New York gala
The fundraiser at the Radio City Music Hall set a record for a political event, according to the Biden campaign.
Biden honors 'skilled diplomat' Esther Coopersmith after her death
Coopersmith, a career diplomat and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, served as the U.S. representative to the U.N. among other posts.
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Key attorney in Trump's Georgia election case speaks with Scripps News
Ashleigh Merchant talks about motion to disqualify Fani Willis: “I'd been called a liar so many times that day, I think I was sort of numb to it.”