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Policymakers

What is the role of a policymaker in healthcare?

Policy makers shape the rules and regulations that govern health. While the federal government funds large portions of the nation's health care (Medicaid and Medicare), much of health is regulated at the state level, usually by state-level departments of health.

Quick Facts on Maternal Mortality in Michigan

  • 80-90 maternal deaths occur each year in Michigan
  • The most common causes of pregnancy-related death are hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and hemorrhage
  • Nearly 60% of pregnancy-related maternal deaths are preventable
  • The most common cause of pregnancy associated, not related death is accidental drug overdose
  • Disparities in maternal mortality exist by race, age, and education level

Learn more about maternal mortality in Michigan.

Michigan Hear Her: Provider Stories

Michigan Hear Her: Persons with Lived Experience

Resources:

Michigan Council for Maternal Child Health 2023 Policy Agenda