House committee reports bill to license certified midwives, expand midwifery scope The House Professional Licensure Committee on Oct. 31 considered Senate Bill 507, which would establish licensure for certified midwives in Pennsylvania, align their scope with certified nurse midwives and expand collaborative agreements and treatment authority to include opioid use disorder care and initial methadone prescribing. The committee—he

Pennsylvania is one step closer to improving maternal care as Senate Bill 507 aims to license certified midwives and expand their crucial services across the state.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers update Mcare Act for certified midwives Legislation amends Mcare Act to include provisions for certified midwives' collaborative agreements.

Pennsylvania's Senate Bill 507 could revolutionize maternal healthcare by empowering certified midwives and enhancing patient safety through collaborative agreements with healthcare providers.

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Pennsylvania certifies midwives to prescribe controlled substances under new guidelines Pennsylvania allows certified midwives with advanced pharmacology training to prescribe medications.

Pennsylvania's groundbreaking Senate Bill 507 could revolutionize maternal healthcare by allowing certified midwives to prescribe essential medications, but is it safe?

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