Hawaii SB370 amends midwifery licensing laws to clarify scope of practice and ensure insurance coverage for licensed midwives.
Hawaii SB370 amends the midwifery licensing laws to clarify the scope of practice for licensed midwives, including certified midwives and certified professional midwives. The bill ensures insurance coverage for services rendered by licensed midwives, regardless of the location where the services were provided. It also establishes a mechanism for licensed midwives to obtain limited prescriptive authority for certain medications. The bill aims to address the shortage of maternal health care providers in Hawaii and improve access to culturally informed, community-based care.
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