An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to support the long-term viability of birth centers and the midwives who provide care there. It seeks to ensure that birth centers and the midwifery workforce can continue to operate and serve patients effectively. The bill focuses on improving access to care and promoting the sustainability of these services within the state’s healthcare system. It does so by addressing coverage and workforce support.
Key provisions
- Addresses coverage for services provided at birth centers.
- Supports the sustainability of the midwifery workforce.
- Promotes the continued operation of birth centers.
- Likely includes provisions related to reimbursement rates for services.
- May address workforce training and recruitment within birth centers and midwifery practices.
Who is affected
- Birth centers
- Midwives
- Patients utilizing birth centers
- Insurance companies
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Could expand insurance coverage for services provided in birth centers.
- May provide financial support to birth centers and midwifery practices.
- Potentially addresses workforce shortages within the midwifery field.
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Sponsors
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38 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Christopher J. Worrell
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