With the U.S. having the highest maternal mortality and morbidity rates among developed countries, the AMA continues to sound the alarm to policymakers that a multi-faceted approach is needed, one which includes addressing the leading causes of preventable maternal deaths and investing in the physician workforce to improve access to maternity care. During Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17, it is particularly important to raise not only awareness of this issue, as it disproportionately affects Black and Native American/Alaska Native pregnant and postpartum individuals, but also to advocate for solutions.

Register for this Advocacy Insights webinar on April 15 at 11:00 a.m. Central time (12 pm EST) to learn about the AMA’s newly released recommendations on maternal health and what approaches are needed.

Moderator:

• Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, Chair, American Medical Association Board of Trustees

Speakers:

• Maryanne C. Bombaugh, MD, MBA, MSc, Member, Council on Legislation, American Medical Association
• Michael Rakotz, MD, Vice President, Health Outcomes, American Medical Association
• Jennifer Brown, JD, Health Equity Director, Advocacy, American Medical Association