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Welcome to the AcademyHealth blog, together with our members, we promote interaction across the health research and policy arenas by bringing together a broad spectrum of players to share their perspectives. Here we offer important perspectives from people passionate about expanding access to care, reducing costs and improving quality, as well as updates on AcademyHealth activities relevant to the community.

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Attacks on Data Accessibility Turn to Maternal Health: How States Can Help

One of the key datasets for maternal and child health, The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), has been taken offline and there is uncertainty if it will be made accessible again. The continuation of PRAMS, either at the federal or state level, is necessary to monitor and improve maternal and child health outcomes.