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A newly presented draft report reveals that over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, urging immediate action to address critical disparities and improve maternal care.

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Committee accepts draft maternal mortality recommendations; staff to refine measurable implementation steps
The Maternal Mortality Review Committee presented a draft report reviewing 34 pregnancy‑associated cases; the advisory committee accepted recommendations and urged adding SMART goals, language‑access and clearer implementation ownership for priority recommendations.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Nevada is falling behind in breastfeeding support, but a new white paper could change that by expanding Medicaid coverage for in-home lactation services to help mothers and infants thrive.

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NOMI white paper proposes Medicaid lactation benefit to expand postpartum support
NOMI staff presented a draft white paper recommending Nevada Medicaid add a lactation benefit that reimburses IBCLCs and other qualified providers for in‑home and tele‑lactation visits, covering at least six visits from prenatal through six months postpartum and removing licensing barriers that exclude some certified providers.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 10:26 AM