GAO Calls on HHS to Improve Efforts to Address Worsening Maternal Health Disparities

GAO Calls on HHS to Improve Efforts to Address Worsening Maternal Health Disparities

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report investigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal health outcomes in the United States and evaluating the efficacy of federal measures in addressing maternal health disparities. This comprehensive study assesses data provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning maternal health outcomes during the pandemic, while also scrutinizing… (Eisen, 1/1/70) #COVID-19, #Health Equity, #Mental and Behavioral Health, #Women’s Health