Birth Center Support: Better Maternity Care and Savings
This act aims to improve access to maternity care, especially for women with low-risk pregnancies, by supporting birth centers. Citizens may gain easier access to alternative birthing locations, potentially reducing costs and improving care quality. Changes include grants for birth center development and new payment models within the Medicaid program.
Key points
Grants for Birth Centers: Funds will be available for construction, renovation, equipment purchase, and accreditation, especially for facilities in areas with maternity care shortages.
New Medicaid Payment Rules: A demonstration program will test more effective payment models for birth center services for low-risk pregnant women covered by Medicaid.
Improved Quality and Access: The act aims to increase the number of available birth centers and ensure high-quality services, including care coordination and transfer plans to hospitals when necessary.
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