Tennessee SR0263 urges TennCare to cover doula services to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Tennessee SR0263 highlights the benefits of doula care, including improved health outcomes for mothers and infants, and urges the Division of TennCare to cover these services. The resolution notes that doula care can reduce preventable pregnancy-related deaths, improve breastfeeding rates, and lower cesarean birth rates. It also points out that doula care is often not covered by insurance, creating a health disparity, especially for those in rural areas. The resolution urges TennCare to provide medical assistance coverage and reimbursement for doula services.
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