Maternal Health
Giving birth is the primary reason for hospitalizations in the US and California. Annually, 500,000 babies are born in the state, with half paid for by Medi-Cal. There are significant, unwarranted variations in maternity care quality, alarming disparities, and wasted resources. CHCF aims to improve quality and lower the costs of maternity care in California, especially for birthing people with low incomes, by ensuring appropriate care and reducing disparities in outcomes.
Giving birth is the primary reason for hospitalizations in the US and California. Annually, 500,000 babies are born in the state, with half paid for by Medi-Cal. There are significant, unwarranted variations in maternity care quality, alarming disparities, and wasted resources. CHCF aims to improve quality and lower the costs of maternity care in California, especially for birthing people with low incomes, by ensuring appropriate care and reducing disparities in outcomes.
