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The NEWBORN Act authorizes federal grants for infant mortality pilot programs in high‑mortality metropolitan statistical areas, prioritizing interventions for birth defects, preterm birth, sudden infant death, maternal complications, and infant injuries, and requires annual reporting and evaluation.
Key Points
- 1Grants up to five years for eligible entities to design and implement pilot programs.
- 2Preference for programs addressing specified high‑risk areas and serving the 50 counties with the highest infant mortality rates.
- 3Programs must include outreach, standardized systems, and coordination with local health departments.
- 4Limitations: no more than 10 % of grant funds may be used for evaluation.
- 5Annual reporting of outcomes, methodology, and statistical data.
Impact Areas
Infants and families in high‑mortality communities.Public health agencies and local health departments.Non‑profit and governmental entities implementing pilot programs.Congressional committees overseeing health and education.
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