A report by the Philadelphia Maternal Mortality Review Committee has found that non-Hispanic Black women made up 43% of births in Philadelphia from 2013 to 2018 but accounted for 73% of the pregnancy-related deaths. The “Improving Outcomes: Maternal Mortality in Philadelphia” report indicates pregnancy-related deaths in the city from 2013 to 2018 was approximately 20 per […]
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🚨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.