Gene Green: “It is imperative that we implement aggressive and comprehensive approaches to keep our children safe.”

Maternal mortality in our country has more than doubled between 1987 and 2014, from 7.2 to 18 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

These numbers are troubling as we are because even more acute when you look at the existing racial, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities.

The Cures Act aimed to build on the progress of the HITECH Act of 2009, but by focusing on improving interoperability, patient access to their health records, and reducing provider burden.

I would like to submit the following letters for the record.