Breaking Down Silos to Address Maternal and Infant Mortality: Lessons from the Local Level

On June 4, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2483) by a strong bipartisan vote of 366–57. The bill, which reauthorizes billions of dollars for critical programs that target overdose prevention, now heads to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, where a version of the bill was overwhelmingly advanced with bipartisan support in the 118th Congress. 

On May 27, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is increasing federal oversight of state Medicaid programs to ensure compliance with federal law regarding the use of Medicaid funds for undocumented immigrants. 

Proposed changes to the SNAP program could burden counties with rising administrative costs and cause millions of people to lose access to the nutrition assistance program.

Vaccination is the most effective defense against measles, and county leaders can use their voices to encourage uptake of the MMR vaccine.

The best treatment option for polysubstance use is “contingency management,” which is when someone with substance use disorder is given an incentive, such as money, for not using.

Counties are positioned to quickly feel the effects of Office of National Drug Control Policy’s new priorities.

Join us for an insightful webinar focusing on child welfare specifically designed for county governments. We will delve into evidence-based practices, informed funding decisions, cost efficiencies, and effective program management. Key areas of discussion will include out-of-home placements, prevention services, and reunification services.