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Senate panel reviews house changes to S.18, clarifies licensure and coverage for freestanding birth centers
Summary
The Senate Health & Welfare Committee reviewed the House's amendments to S.18, which establishes licensing for freestanding birth centers, clarifies midwife definitions and permitted services, requires written collaboration and transfer policies, and preserves Medicaid coverage contingent on federal approval.
The Senate Health & Welfare Committee considered House amendments to S.18 on April 24, which would create a licensing framework for freestanding birth centers and clarify what services licensed centers may provide.
Jen Cardi of the Office of Legislative Council summarized the changes the House proposed and the committee considered. The bill establishes a new chapter for birth center licensure and tightens definitions: a certified nurse midwife is defined as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensed under the APRN subchapter who has specialized training in childbirth, newborn care and reproductive health services. The draft removes a…
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