Federal Policy
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The Federal Office of Women’s Health Releases the m-PRI (Maternal Prenatal Risk Index)
The HHS Maternal Prenatal Risk Index (m-PRI) improves prediction of severe maternal morbidity and mortality, helping clinicians identify risk earlier.
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CMS Final Rule Still Concerning for Maternal Health Access and Affordability
A new CMS final rule for ACA Marketplace plans expands access to high-deductible and catastrophic health plans while adding new enrollment verification requirements. However, the rule misses critical opportunities to support pregnant women and young families by failing to recognize pregnancy as a qualifying life event for enrollment and by maintaining cost-sharing for maternity and…
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Legislators Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Investments in Maternal Mental Health Programs
On May 18, 2026 the bipartisan, bicameral Moms Matter Act (S. 4552/H.R. 8811) was reintroduced, to increase investments in maternal mental health programs and expand the maternal mental health workforce to better support moms and pregnant women.
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Trump Administration Announces the Launch of Three New Initiatives for Mothers, including Moms.gov
A look at the White House’s new Moms.gov initiative, proposed IVF and childcare reforms, and what the administration’s maternal health agenda could mean for mothers and families.
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The Ripple Effect of HR 1’s Medicaid Work Requirement and Funding Cuts
In the article reprinted with permission from OPEN MINDS, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on state Medicaid programs is examined, highlighting projected funding reductions, changes to state-directed payments, and the varying effects across states. The analysis outlines how these federal Medicaid policy changes could reshape provider payments, state budgets, and…
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HHS Wants American Providers and Population to Consider Relying Less on Antidepressants
On Monday (May 4, 2026), the Federal Health and Human Services administration (HHS) announced a new initiative to address “psychiatric overprescribing.” The initiative aims to reduce the use of widely-prescribed antidepressants known as SSRIs, which also addresses supporting patients who want to stop taking them.
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How Maternal Mental Health and Related Programs Fare in the President’s 2027 Proposed Budget
On April 3, President Trump released his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget Request. The request outlines the Administration’s funding
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Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Research and Access to Psychedelic Treatments for Serious Mental Illness
Federal action accelerates research, review, and access to psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness, signaling a potential shift toward new FDA-approved therapies.
