The Maternal Mental Health FORUM - Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

By Invitation Only

You are cordially invited to join an intimate group of 100 in Washington, DC

You are one of a select few speakers, sponsors, and supporters invited to attend the 2025 Maternal Mental Health (MMH) FORUM in person – our first in-person gathering since 2020.

The FORUM is a premier event where cross-sector change agents gather to drive impactful change in health policy, maternal health, mental health, and, of course, the intersection of maternal mental health.

See below for images and recordings from past FORUMs.

March 18-19, 2025

KFF Barbara Jordan Conference Center
1330 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Space is limited to 30 guests, and 70 speakers/sponsors.

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The FORUM agenda will include the following topics @ the intersection of Policy, Payment and Practice:

Policy:

The Federal MMH Task Force

the latest strategic plan -including required Congressional actions
recommendations to states
taking the recommendations to the next level

The latest state MMH legislation and regulation

Federal Mental Health Parity Regulations and more

Payment:

The State of Medicaid and Maternal-Child health

Postpartum Maternal Health Care Reimbursement to Obs/Midwives beyond the 6 week appt

Mental Health Provider/Facility Reimbursement gaps (IOPs, PMH-Cs and more)

Payment for FDA treatments (Zurzuvae and MamaLift Plus)

Practice:

Increasing Universal Screening / Behavioral Health Integration

screening rates and HEDIS measure gaps
embedding CHWs in OB clinics research pilot

The Role of Doulas in Addressing Maternal Mental Health

Parent Needs Panel:

The latest on equity:

report on mental health inequities in the U.S.
preterm birth, NICUs and MMH
basic Income strategies to reduce parental stress

And more!

Schedule and Preliminary Speaker Line Up Coming Soon

What’s Included?

In addition to incredible networking, a light breakfast, and lunch will be provided both days.

March 18th Reception

Guests are also invited to attend an evening reception near the White House to network and enjoy appetizers and cocktails.

Registration Rates:

Early bird: $225

Regular: $375

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Travel Recommendations

Reagan National Airport is roughly five miles from the KFF Barbara Jordan Conference Center and is accessible by public transportation. Baltimore and Dulles are not accessible by DC public transportation but do have shuttle service to DC. When selecting flights, it is recommended that travelers consider the cost of rideshare to and from these two airports.

Suggested Hotels

No room block has been secured, however, we recommend these nearby hotels:

Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown DC
815 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
(202) 783-7800
www.hiltongardeninn.com

Hotel Washington
515 15th St NW, Washington, DC, 20004
(202) 661-2400
https://www.thehotelwashington.com/

JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC, 20004
(202) 393-2000
www.marriott.com

Sofitel Lafayette Square
806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
(202) 730-8888
https://www.sofitel-washington-dc.com/

Intercontinental – The Willard
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20004
1-(800) 424-6835
https://washington.intercontinental.com/

Questions?

Respond to your email invitation from Joy Burkhard, Stacey Porter, or email Kelly at [email protected]

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Interested in Sponsoring the 2025 FORUM?

Learn about sponsorship and co-create sessions that get your priorities across to key decision-makers. Interested in talking? Contact [email protected]