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Kamala Harris Rolls Out Plan to Reduce High U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among rich nations.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during a Maternal Health Day of Action event in the South Court Auditorium of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.
Photographer: Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg
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Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday announced a plan to reduce the country’s alarmingly high maternal mortality rate by improving pregnancy and postpartum care nationwide.
The strategy includes calling for states to extend postpartum coverage under Medicaid from 2 to 12 months and designating “birthing-friendly” hospitals.