New Mexico enacts Doula Credentialing and Access Act to enhance maternal care Legislature requires rules for doula Medicaid enrollment and establishes advisory council

New Mexico is set to revolutionize maternal health care by officially recognizing doulas as Medicaid providers, ensuring expectant mothers receive the support they deserve.

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State Department develops standards for credentialing doulas and workforce support Department establishes standards for doula credentialing and promotes diverse workforce strategies.

A groundbreaking bill in New Mexico aims to revolutionize maternal health by establishing standards for doula credentialing, potentially transforming support for expectant mothers.

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Hospitals mandated to allow patients to choose doulas for maternity care Hospitals must adopt policies enabling patient-selected doulas during pregnancy and postpartum.

New Mexico is on the brink of a maternal healthcare revolution with House Bill 214, empowering mothers to choose their doula for better support during pregnancy and beyond!

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Secretary implements equal reimbursement rates for birth center and hospital services Secretary adopts rules for equal Medicaid reimbursements for birth centers and hospitals

New Mexico's House Bill 56 could revolutionize maternal healthcare by ensuring Medicaid recipients have equal access to birth centers and hospitals, but will it face the hurdles of opposition?

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Senate passes House Bill 214 to expand access to doula care in New Mexico New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 214, enhancing doula credentialing and Medicaid access.

The New Mexico Senate has just passed a groundbreaking bill to enhance doula care access, promising to transform maternal health and support families like never before!

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New Mexico Legislature approves $100K for UNM Health Sciences Center programs Senate Bill 518 allocates funds for maternity and children's health services in 2026.

New Mexico's Senate Bill 518 is set to transform maternal and child health services by earmarking $100,000 for vital programs at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.

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Legislature approves creation of state doula fund for maternal support initiatives Legislature establishes doula fund to support the Doula Credentialing and Access Act.

New Mexico is taking a bold step towards enhancing maternal health by introducing a groundbreaking bill to fund and credential doulas, promising better support for expectant mothers.

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