State regulators back freestanding birth centers but ask clarifying language on scope, pharmacy oversight
The Secretary of State's Office and the Office of Professional Regulation told the Vermont House Committee on Health Care that they support S.18 to license freestanding birth centers but recommended adding a statutory definition of "low risk" births and clearer pharmacy and ownership language.
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The Secretary of State's Office and the Office of Professional Regulation told the Vermont House Committee on Health Care that they support S.18, legislation to license freestanding birth centers, but asked lawmakers to tighten definitions and rulemaking consultation around medication storage and scope of services.
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