In addition, Heastie said they can identify the root causes of maternal deaths and develop meaningful strategies to attain better and more equitable outcomes for all women by establishing review boards and advisory council.
On the other hand, Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried, said, “New York’s maternal mortality rates are far higher than they should be, with glaring racial, ethnic and economic disparities that must be addressed. Creation of a maternal mortality review board is an important step for health care providers, public health experts and policymakers to address this critical issue.”
Meanwhile, Assembly member Latoya Joyner commented that “every woman deserves the best possible care for themselves and their newborn….This legislation is a critical step toward doing just that.”
Currently, New York ranks 30th out of 50 states in its maternal death rate. It will join Pennsylvania, which recently established a similar committee to investigate the cause of the alarming rate of maternal deaths
