Overturning Roe Will Exacerbate the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. It’s Time for Our Leaders To Act In the NewsAugust 23, 2022 Overturning Roe Will Exacerbate the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. It’s Time for Our Leaders To Act The Black Maternal Health Federal Policy Collective, including CAP's Osub Ahmed, writes about why Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. Aug 23, 2022 Ms. Magazine Black Maternal Health Federal Policy Collective, Osub Ahmed
A Strong Start in Life: How Public Health Policies Affect the Well-Being of Pregnancies and Families ReportJuly 15, 2022 A Strong Start in Life: How Public Health Policies Affect the Well-Being of Pregnancies and Families Understanding how the key social determinants of health—including housing, employment, and education—affect perinatal health is critical to ensuring that federal policies support healthy babies and families. Jul 15, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, Marquisha Johns, Osub Ahmed, 2 More Maggie Jo Buchanan, Arohi Pathak
The Build Back Better Act Would Improve Health Care and Lower Costs ArticleDecember 6, 2021 The Build Back Better Act Would Improve Health Care and Lower Costs The House-passed bill expands insurance coverage, reduces prescription drug costs, and makes crucial investments in maternal and public health. Dec 6, 2021 Nicole Rapfogel, Thomas Waldrop, Emily Gee, 2 More Natasha Murphy, Jill Rosenthal
Congress Must Invest in Maternal Health by Passing the Momnibus VideoSeptember 9, 2021 Congress Must Invest in Maternal Health by Passing the Momnibus The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 would help address the maternal health crisis in the United States, which disproportionately affects Black and Indigenous people. Sep 9, 2021 Osub Ahmed, Juli Adhikari, Jamille Fields Allsbrook, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Jasmine Hardy, Meghan Miller
States’ Essential Health Benefits Coverage Could Advance Maternal Health Equity ArticleApril 30, 2021 States’ Essential Health Benefits Coverage Could Advance Maternal Health Equity State benchmark plans vary in their coverage of necessary maternal health services. Apr 30, 2021 Nora Ellmann, Jamille Fields Allsbrook
5 Ways To Improve Maternal Health by Addressing the Climate Crisis ReportApril 22, 2021 5 Ways To Improve Maternal Health by Addressing the Climate Crisis Policy solutions to improve maternal health are urgently needed so that pregnant and postpartum people are prepared for a new climate future. Apr 22, 2021 Osub Ahmed
Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health ReportMarch 25, 2021 Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health The United States’ maternal health crisis demands federal and state action to improve coverage, the delivery of care, and pregnancy outcomes. The cost of inaction will almost certainly be dire. Mar 25, 2021 Jamille Fields Allsbrook, Osub Ahmed
Policymakers Must Fund Home Visiting Programs During COVID-19 ReportJuly 31, 2020 Policymakers Must Fund Home Visiting Programs During COVID-19 In states and tribal communities across the country, home visitors continue to support families’ basic needs and emotional well-being throughout a period of high stress and economic instability brought on by the pandemic and recession. Jul 31, 2020 Cristina Novoa
Toward Equitable Treatments for Women’s Health During Coronavirus and Beyond ReportJuly 15, 2020 Toward Equitable Treatments for Women’s Health During Coronavirus and Beyond Women, especially women of color, must be included in data and clinical trials during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Jul 15, 2020 Jamille Fields Allsbrook, Osub Ahmed, Nora Ellmann
Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity Fact SheetMay 7, 2020 Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity Alleviating stark disparities in health coverage, chronic health conditions, mental health, and mortality across racial and ethnic groups in the United States will require deliberate and long-term efforts. May 7, 2020 Sofia Carratala, Connor Maxwell
Community-Based Doulas and Midwives ReportApril 14, 2020 Community-Based Doulas and Midwives The coronavirus pandemic further emphasizes the need for a range of accessible, affordable options for pregnancy-related care and support. Apr 14, 2020 Nora Ellmann
Community-Based Doulas and Midwives on Addressing the U.S. Maternal Health Crisis VideoApril 14, 2020 Community-Based Doulas and Midwives on Addressing the U.S. Maternal Health Crisis Midwives and doulas discuss their important role in addressing the U.S. maternal health crisis. Apr 14, 2020 Jasmine Hardy, Max Hardman, Nora Ellmann
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Strengthening Health IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.