Pennsylvania HB432 establishes the Maternal Care Access Program to improve maternal health outcomes by increasing access to skilled maternal health.
HB432, known as the Maternal Care Access Act, establishes the Maternal Care Access Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The program aims to identify counties that would benefit from increased access to skilled and licensed maternal health care providers. The Department of Health will designate counties as at-risk or maternity care deserts based on criteria such as the ratio of females of childbearing age to maternity health care providers and the percentage of females with income at or below 200% of the Federal poverty level.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.