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State report highlights opportunities to strengthen maternal health care in Washington

As May marks Women’s Health Month, maternal health care in Washington is at a pivotal moment. A recent report published by the Washington State Office of Financial Management reveals a new overall decline in the state’s birth rate, a rise in the costs of giving birth, and continued disparities in costs and access to maternal care depending on race and socioeconomic background. The findings serve as a call to action to address disparities and improve care for every mother and child in the state.

April economic report: Potential suspension of aircraft exports to China could result in 19,000 fewer jobs in WA

April's economic snapshot is now available:

This month we have added trends on Washington imports and exports. We have also highlighted the possible impacts of a potential suspension of Boeing deliveries to China (p. 12).

March economic report highlights strong trade relationship with Canada

March's economic snapshot is now available:

This month we have added data on Washington's trade relationship with Canada - see page 12.

Here are some key highlights from this month's report:

Negative patient outcomes after rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities

Experiences of patients who were discharged from a hospital and who went directly into a skilled nursing facility (SNF) between 2015 and 2018. Of this group, we identified patients who experienced preventable negative (adverse) outcomes during their SNF stay

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