Infant mortality continues to be an issue in Ohio, and two former legislators who worked to bring the problem to the forefront are urging the state to do more.
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Racial disparities were also shown as major drivers of health outcomes, and they continue to be a big part of the state’s health outlook, with studies showing infant and maternal mortality span all socioeconomic categories and stretch over decades, but still impact people of color more than whites. Applegate said progress is being made at the state Medicaid department, which she said serves as the “majority payer for 52% of moms and infants.”
McGee said at HPIO, “we see the proverbial glass as being half-full,” with 44% of the recommendations showing “some progress,” according to a recent implementation check-in. According to advocates, the state has gone in the wrong direction when it comes to creating incentives for municipalities that encourage and develop affordable housing in “high opportunity areas.”
“I wish I could say I was surprised,” said Jones, now CEO of the research and advocacy group Groundwork Ohio. “I just think that’s the nature of government, and I think if Charleta and I were still in the legislature, we would be raising cane all over to try to keep focus on this issue.”
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