Black Women in Rural Areas Grapple with Stark Decline in Obstetric Care
Representative Williams introduced the Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act to increase federal funding for maternal healthcare in rural communities.
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Representative Williams introduced the Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act to increase federal funding for maternal healthcare in rural communities.
Black women in rural areas face a crisis in obstetric care due to federal Medicaid reimbursement cuts. Representatives Nikema Williams and Alma Adams are pushing legislative solutions like the Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act and the Momnibus Act to restore funding and support.
Critic of healthcare cuts and advocate for the Momnibus Act
Adams's version of this story ↗
Co-sponsor of the Momnibus Act
Senate lead for the Momnibus Act
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