Amniotic fluid embolism; direct Health Dept. to conduct educational activities for providers and patients about signs, symptoms and management of.
What changed between versions
Added requirement for the State Department of Health to report data and statistics on amniotic fluid embolism cases to the Child Death Review Panel and Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
Created a pilot program for self-measurement blood pressure monitoring for pregnant and postpartum women, including coverage and reimbursement for validated devices and patient education.
Amended physician license renewal requirements to include one hour of continuing medical education on nutrition and metabolic health, plus acknowledgment of maternal and infant mortality reports.
Established a study on doula certification requirements, including training programs, registry, and reimbursement models, with a report due by December 31, 2026.
Created a public awareness campaign on fatherhood engagement in maternal health, with the campaign to begin no later than July 1, 2028.
Added requirements for maternity care providers to post guidance materials on fatherhood engagement and encourage paternal depression screening during prenatal care.
Added new definitions for 'Enrollee' (individuals with high-risk pregnancies) and 'Postpartum' (within one year of delivery) to support the blood pressure monitoring program.
Added criminal background check requirements for physicians seeking license reinstatement after five or more years of expiration, including fingerprint-based checks with state and federal databases.