In This Issue

Introduction

An overview of the issue of disparities in access to prenatal care.

In the Abstract

Synopses of health policy research.

Who Knows

A brief interview with Dr. Richard Aronson, Maternal and Child Health Director for the state of Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

What Works

A look at Rhode Island's RIte Care and San Mateo, California's "Prenatal to Three" Initiative.

On the Horizon

An examination of the use of community health workers to combat disparities in access to prenatal care.

Digging Deeper

Helpful resources for further research.

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State Health Lawmakers' Digest is a product of the Forum for State Health Policy Leadership at the National Conference of State Legislatures. State Health Lawmakers' Digest was produced with the generous support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. For more information, please call Greg Martin at (202) 624-7753