NASEM Report Highlights Maternal Mortality Gaps, Medicaid Coverage Extensions

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a report on maternal mortality showing Black mothers face a maternal mortality rate of 44.8 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2024, significantly higher than other populations. The report emphasizes the importance of Medicaid postpartum coverage extensions, which 46 states and DC have now adopted to address pregnancy-related complications beyond 60 days. For Medicaid managed care organizations, this underscores the need for enhanced care coordination, cardiovascular screening protocols, and culturally competent care delivery for high-risk maternal populations through the extended 12-month postpartum period.

Maternal · Managed Care