Every year, about 700 women die here in the United States from a pregnancy-related condition, and thousands more face severe maternal morbidity.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 60 percent of maternal deaths in the U.S. are preventable.
Maternal mortality and morbidity are problems that affect women throughout our country, but especially in African-Americ...
In a nation as wealthy as ours, these statistics are simply shocking and inexcusable.
Wigs can cost thousands of dollars and are out of reach for many patients without help from their insurance provider.
I do think it's a disgrace when we talk about maternal mortality and how we compare with other countries.
I would humbly suggest that some mechanism be built into the REACH Act to make sure its funds can be reallocated, if nec...
We have to do more in terms of funding.
We certainly will consider it and we know that a lot more needs to be done with regard to mental health issues.
The other important piece of legislation that I'm here to talk about is H.R. 3332, which would amend title XVIII of the ...