1. Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality Brian Osberg Center for Best Practices National Governors Association November 15, 2012

2. Initiative on Improving Birth Outcomes NGA’s Role: Facilitation and Convening No New Program; Coordinate Current Efforts Assist Governors in Adopting Best Practices Learning Network on Improving Birth Outcomes Sponsored by HRSA and ASTHO

3. State Learning Network Request for Applications (RFA) Issued Applications Due November 21 Three Sequential Networks; Groups of 4 Complementary/Supportive of COIN/Strong Start In-state Planning Session; Consultation and Networking Conference

4. Other MCH Activities MCH Survey Webinars on Children’s Health Policy Paper on MCH and Health Reform Issue Brief on Improving Birth Outcomes for Medicaid Population Health Policy Website: http://statepolicyoptions.nga.org/ http://statepolicyoptions.nga.org/

5. Contact Information Brian J Osberg Program Director, Health Division Best Practices Center National Governors Association 444 North Capitol Street, Suite 267 Washington DC, 20001 202-624-5322 612-616-7402 (cell) bosberg@nga.org