Weber proposes a bill requiring hospitals to give the state a year's notice before closing maternity services, with a mandated community impact report. Cortese suggests extending advance closure notice to 120 days, analyzing impact on county health costs and affected populations.
The California Hospital Association opposes the bills, expressing concerns that they won't address root causes for closures and may accelerate terminations. Advocates stress the necessity of maintaining maternity services to ensure prenatal care and prevent preterm births, especially in rural regions.
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