Compared with its peers, the United States’ trajectory in maternal health has been shameful. Solving this worsening problem requires looking not just at the quality of care a woman receives but the entire environment around her — from her access to health care to the availability of food in her community.
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We're a non-partisan, statewide campaign with the goal of ensuring each mother and child in PA has the opportunity for affordable, quality health care access.
🚨Bill update🚨:
We’re excited to report that @RepCephas’ HB 1806 passed and is headed to the Governor’s desk! The bill will extend Medicaid coverage to doula services and create a Doula Advisory Board.
And @pablackmhc, @PAHumanServices announced this morning that a State Plan Amendment will be submitted to ensure Medicaid coverage for doula services. Thank you, @pablackmhc and @RepCephas, for your hard work to reduce maternal mortality in PA.