Requires DHS to establish three-year Obstetric Discrimination Prevention and Mitigation Pilot Program.
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This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) to establish a three-year Obstetric Discrimination Prevention and Mitigation Pilot Program. The program aims to identify and address instances of obstetric discrimination – bias and unfair treatment – in maternity care settings, particularly impacting Black mothers. It will involve a select number of hospitals and birthing centers using a specific quality improvement measurement tool to assess and reduce these disparities. Funding for the program will come from NJ FamilyCare through a value-based payment system.
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Robert Singer
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