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Bill would require state maternal death reviews to ensure regular reporting, backers say
Summary
House File 1105 would require the commissioner of health to conduct maternal death studies (MMRC), changing language from discretionary to mandatory to maintain consistent data collection and support prevention recommendations, supporters told the committee.
Representative Agbaje presented House File 1105, as amended, which would require the commissioner of health to conduct maternal death studies, to the Health Finance and Policy Committee on March 12.
Proponents said consistent maternal mortality review work produces higher-quality case narratives and actionable recommendations. Jennifer Almanza, a midwife and obstetric nurse leader who co-chairs the state Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC), told the committee…
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