Florida's Maternal Mortality Review Committee had not publicly released reports for several years during which the state enacted near-total abortion bans, but after inquiry, the Florida Department of Health posted reports for 2021-2023 with narrower analyses and no mention of abortion restrictions. The committee operates with significant secrecy, lacking transparency about its membership and meetings, raising concerns about its effectiveness in addressing Florida's persistent maternal mortality disparities, especially amid fears that abortion restrictions may worsen maternal health outcomes in the state.
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