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Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis in the United States: An Update from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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This report has been prepared by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office on Women's Health (OWH) and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) in concert with other HHS agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This report discusses activities and outcomes of HHS programs addressing the maternal health crisis. The report describes trends in maternal health outcomes, three drivers of maternal health outcomes (care delivery, access to care, and social factors), and how HHS is addressing each of these drivers. The report also presents a measurement framework to assess progress in addressing the maternal health crisis. An Appendix to this report provides updates on HHS maternal health activities included in the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis and select related initiatives launched since its release. The Appendix also includes a summary of maternal health proposals in the FY 2025 President’s Budget.

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