HR 6164
Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020 aims to increase and diversify the healthcare professionals working in perinatal care, which encompasses prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care. It proposes grants to support education programs focused on nurses, physician assistants, midwives, and other related health workers. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on respectful maternal care and the National Institutes of Health to study culturally congruent care practices, while the Government Accountability Office will report on barriers to entry for these professions, particularly for underserved populations. Finally, it establishes grants to expand nursing programs specializing in maternal and perinatal health.
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Abby Finkenauer
Al, Jr. Lawson
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