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Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality. Brian Osberg Center for Best Practices National Governors Association November 15, 2012. Initiative on Improving Birth Outcomes. NGA’s Role: Facilitation and Convening No New Program; Coordinate Current Efforts
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Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality Brian Osberg Center for Best Practices National Governors Association November 15, 2012
Initiative on Improving Birth Outcomes • NGA’s Role: Facilitation and Convening • No New Program; Coordinate Current Efforts • Assist Governors in Adopting Best Practices • Learning Network on Improving Birth Outcomes • Sponsored by HRSA and ASTHO
State Learning Network • Request for Applications (RFA) Issued • Applications Due November 21 • Three Sequential Networks; Groups of 4 • Complementary/Supportive of COIN/Strong Start • In-state Planning Session; Consultation and Networking Conference
Other MCH Activities • MCH Survey • Webinars on Children’s Health • Policy Paper on MCH and Health Reform • Issue Brief on Improving Birth Outcomes for Medicaid Population • Health Policy Website: http://statepolicyoptions.nga.org/
Contact Information • Brian J Osberg • Program Director, Health Division • Best Practices Center • National Governors Association • 444 North Capitol Street, Suite 267 • Washington DC, 20001 • 202-624-5322 • 612-616-7402 (cell) • bosberg@nga.org