Assemblymember Mia Bonta plans to introduce a bill to ease birth center licensing requirements, aiming to help struggling birth centers remain operational and effectively serve communities.
Bonta stressed that by removing burdensome licensing requirements that drive costs up without enhancing patient safety, we can ensure the survival of remaining birth centers.
The rapid closure of hospital labor wards is creating maternity care deserts, making the fight for more accessible, safe birthing options all the more urgent.
Removing the specific Medi-Cal benefit requirement will allow birth centers to streamline their operations and provide expanded services to low-income clients, improving overall access.
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