Day 1 - Welcome from CMS Administrator and HHS Maternal Health Panel

The second CMS Health Equity Conference began on May 29, with CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure welcoming attendees. The Maternal Health Panel represents speakers from three HHS agencies including CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson, SAMHSA Assistant Secretary Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD. The panel, which discusses HHS' coordinated maternal care strategy, is moderated by CMS OMH Former Acting Director Aditi Mallick, MD. During this session, Dr. Mallick also introduces CMS OMH Director Martin Mendoza, PhD.