HHS extends deadline to participate in postpartum care challenge

Health care organizations now have until Feb. 28 to register for phase 1 of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Racial Equity in Postpartum Care Challenge. Phase 1 will recognize programs that effectively address equity in postpartum care for Black and Native women enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Examples of interventions include those for postpartum care for diabetes, postpartum depression, anxiety, hypertension or substance use disorders. Awarded funds will total $1.8 million. For more on the challenge, register to participate in the Feb. 9 informational webinar.