This analysis details persistent racial disparities in U.S. maternal and infant health outcomes, explores social determinants and systemic factors, and assesses the impact of recent federal policy changes on healthcare access and equity.

Kansas Medicaid's KanCare expands maternal care services, adding providers and extending postpartum coverage to support pregnant and postpartum beneficiaries through enhanced MCO contracts and reimbursement policies.

Explore Medicaid's impact on health coverage for women of childbearing age in rural U.S. areas amid declining obstetric services.