Enacts the "children and recovering mothers (CHARM) act" to aid healthcare providers in caring for expectant mothers with substance use disorder.
The "children and recovering mothers (CHARM) act" establishes a program within the Department of Health to provide guidance, education, and assistance to healthcare providers caring for expectant mothers with substance use disorder. This includes universal screening techniques, medication-assisted treatment information, and referral lists for certified providers. The act also mandates the development of a continuing medical education course for healthcare providers on treating expectant mothers and newborns suffering from substance use disorder.
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