Promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce

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This bill establishes a fund to support the education, training, and retention of midwives and birth centers. It also requires that insurance plans and government health programs pay certified nurse-midwives, certified professional midwives, and licensed birth centers at the same rate as physicians and hospitals for comparable services. These changes aim to improve access to midwifery care and ensure the financial stability of birth centers.

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