Although in some areas, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives may be declining in healthcare, birth equity remains a priority for many hospitals in California, including Miller Children’s ...

This article explores the challenges and highlights actionable telehealth solutions that enhance access to care, particularly for mothers at higher risk of postpartum depression. Maternal health care ...

This issue of Health Affairs includes the annual national health expenditure projections from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Several articles focus on rural hospitals, including ...

The U.S. has the worst record in the developed world for maternal mortality, with death rates for expectant mothers doubling since the 1980s. 1 Women of color – including Black, Latina, American ...

Dr. Monique Rainford, second from right, speaks with mothers-to-be during a maternal care circle at her office in Hamden on October 16, 2025. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Monique Rainford has ...