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Rural Focus and Representation in State Maternal Mortality Review Committees: Review of Policy and Legislation

Description
An assessment of the extent of rural representation in state policy efforts related to improving maternal health through the development of maternal mortality and morbidity review committees (MMRCs). Analysis included whether or not states established an MMRC, had passed legislation requiring an MMRC, identified rural populations in the legislation, and if they required rural representation within the MMRC.
Author(s)
Katy B. Kozhimannil, Julia D. Interrante, Amanda Corbet, et al.
Citation
Women's Health Issues 299(5) 357-363
Date
2019
Type
Document
Tagged as
Access · Legislation and regulations · Maternal health and prenatal care · Policy · Rural-urban differences · State-by-state data · Women · State-by-state