Federal Policy
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CMS Announces New Policies to Reduce Maternal Mortality
In November 2024 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rule*. This rule establishes the first-ever maternal health and safety standards for hospitals while addressing barriers to healthcare for underserved communities, including formerly incarcerated individuals.
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HHS Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health & Releases Hotline Advertising Campaign
On November 5th, 2024 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health. This Task Force was formed in 2022 as a part of the TRIUMPH for New Moms Act, which was championed by the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health. According to…
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CMS’s FAQ Clarifies its Peer Support Services Policy
In June 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document about Medicaid and CHIP coverage of peer support services, as detailed in SMD letter #07-011 from August 15, 2007.
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Maternal and Infant Health: HRSA Awarded Supplement Funding for the Supporting Healthy Start Performance Project
The Federal Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) recently announced that additional funding has been allocated to the Supporting Healthy Start Performance Project (SHSPP), enabling the expansion of its innovative Alumni Peer Navigator (APN) Services Pilot
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Addressing the Need to “Carve In” Mental Health Care at the Kennedy Forum’s Alignment for Progress Event
On September 24th and 25th, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health attended the Kennedy Forum’s Alignment for Progress Conference at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. We joined hundreds of leaders in the mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) community.
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HRSA Invests in Community Health Centers to Improve Access to Behavioral Healthcare
In September 2024, the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced an effort to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for more than 10 million people across the country, by investing $240 million in 400+ community health centers (CHCs).
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First Lady Announces $500 Million Commitment to Women’s Health Research
This week, our Executive Director Joy Burkhard, had the honor of attending the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, where a promising announcement was made by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. In a step forward for women’s health, the U.S. Department of Defense committed to investing $500 million annually in women’s health research, focusing on conditions…
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White House Briefing: 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
On September 13th, the White House celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) ), a piece of landmark bipartisan legislation. The topic of discussion was the ongoing efforts to address gender-based violence, and new action taken by the administration was highlighted.
