Establishes the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to improve maternity and infant care in West Virginia.
The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act aims to enhance maternity and infant care in West Virginia by extending Medicaid coverage to pregnant women and children. It includes provisions for reimbursement of remote ultrasound procedures, self-measurement blood pressure monitoring services, and depression screening for pregnant women. The act also mandates the reimbursement of doulas and community health workers for home visitation services. Additionally, it seeks to reduce infant mortality through quality assurance measures, case management, and patient outreach activities.
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