Texas May Eliminate a Critical Tool for Preventing Maternal Deaths

The state of Texas is reviewing the future of its Maternal Mortality Review Committee. This committee plays a crucial role in investigating pregnancy-related deaths and finding ways to prevent them. The committee's continuation is currently uncertain, as it undergoes a routine review process. If it is not reauthorized, the state will lose valuable information on maternal deaths. Further details on this issue are available from Ms. Magazine, including information on the disproportionate impact on Black women and the state's maternal mortality rate.