1. United States
2. Ala.
3. Letter

I am writing today to urge Governor Ivey to take two critical steps to protect Alabama mothers and families: *support the implementation of the bipartisan Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act and *fully expand Medicaid. It is absolutely shameful that our state has the highest maternal mortality rate in the country. Our rural hospitals need systemic, ongoing support! Senator Britt is a co-sponsor of the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act that will provide training and telehealth tools to struggling rural emergency rooms. However, these emergency measures work best if patients have consistent healthcare. I urge Governor Ivey to use her authority to expand Medicaid. This would: * cover nearly 300,000 uninsured Alabamians, keep our remaining rural hospitals from closing, *and ensure that mothers and families receive continuous healthcare. Please let Governor Ivey know that her constituents want Alabama to be a safe place to give birth and raise a family.