To address the maternal health crisis in the U.S., CMS has issued new conditions of participation standards for hospitals that offer obstetrical services.

The new requirements will ensure all Medicare- and Medicaid-participating hospitals offering obstetric services are "held to a consistent standard of high-quality maternity care that protects the health and safety of pregnant, birthing and postpartum patients," according to a Nov. 1 CMS fact sheet.

Here are eight things to know about the new standards: