Kansas Maternal Care Crisis | Lawrence News

Kansas is sounding the alarm on a deadly maternal healthcare crisis, with women now twice as likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth compared to two decades ago. The state’s maternal mortality rate stands at 23.1 per 100,000 births — three-quarters of which are preventable — disproportionately affecting rural communities, low-income populations, and Black mothers. Geographic isolation, workforce shortages, and underfunded Medicaid services are driving the problem. Solutions include boosting provider reimbursements, expanding telehealth, strengthening community health networks, and fostering regional partnerships — all critical steps toward saving lives and restoring trust in maternal care across Kansas. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7e06ae30b149051