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House Health Committee backs bill letting certified nurse midwives sign fetal-death reports
Summary
The House Health Committee unanimously reported House Bill 18 51 as amended to allow certified nurse midwives to complete fetal-death certifications, aiming to streamline reporting and reduce delays for grieving families.
HARRISBURG — The House Health Committee voted to report House Bill 18 51, as amended, which would permit certified nurse midwives to complete fetal-death reports under Pennsylvania law.
Representative Mays, speaking on behalf of sponsor Representative Curry, told the committee the change “aligns the law with [midwives’] professional role” and will “streamline reporting, reduce…
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