§ 13–1202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-1202 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 12. Maternal Mortality Review Program
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The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
Maternal deaths are a serious public health concern and have a tremendous family and societal impact;
(2)
Maternal deaths are significantly underestimated and inadequately documented, preventing efforts to identify and reduce or eliminate the causes of death;
(3)
No processes exist in the State for the confidential identification, investigation, or dissemination of findings regarding maternal deaths; and
(4)
There is a need to establish a Maternal Mortality Review Program to review maternal deaths and to develop strategies for the prevention of maternal deaths.