When Dr. Lorraine Rosamilia left her job at a dermatology practice in State College, she said the non-compete she'd signed 17 years ago banned her from working within 30 miles of her former office. Read more
Doctors should wait to rip up the employment contracts prohibiting them from going to work for competitors, experts are advising, even though the Federal Trade Commission voted last week to bar employers from imposing such restrictions on employees. Read more
Legislation would establish state resource program for new parents Read more
House Health Committee Voting Meeting Packet - April 30, 2024 Read more
Joint House Health Committee and Liquor Control Committee Informational Meeting on Adult-Use Cannabis - April 25th, 2024 Read more
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HARRISBURG, April 17 – The PA House Health Committee today approved legislation authored by state Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., that would extend Medicaid coverage to doula services in the state. Under Cephas’ bill ( H.B. 1608 ), Medicaid would reimburse certified doulas for providing childbirth education and support services, including physical and emotional support, during pregnancy, labor and delivery and up to one year postpartum. “Research has shown that doula support leads to improved birth outcomes, including reduced rates of cesarean sections, shorter labor durations and higher rates of breastfeeding initiation. By providing continuous support throughout and after pregnancy, doulas contribute to safer and more positive birth experiences for mothers," Cephas said. "While some moms can afford doula services without insurance or have insurance that covers it, moms who receive their vital pregnancy care through Medicaid are not so lucky. This leads to a vast inequality in care for women who are already statistically at risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, with Black women at the highest risk of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity compared to other racial and ethnic groups. This legislation would give these mothers a proven network of support needed to produce better mental and physical health outcomes during their birthing journey.” The bill also would establish a Doula Advisory Read more
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House Health Committee Voting Meeting Packet - April 17, 2024 Read more
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House Bill 1633 Letters of Support & Opposition Read more
SB668 Letters of Support & Opposition Read more
Joint Health and Judiciary Committee Hearing Packet - March 20th, 2024 Read more
DHS LIFE & Community HealthChoices (CHC) 2023 Q4 Quarterly Enrollment Report Read more
Testimony submitted to the Health and Professional Licensure Committees from relevant stakeholders and experts. Read more
House Health Subcommittee on Health Care Facilities Informational Meeting on Hospital Consolidation and Closure Packet - February 28th, 2024 Read more
House Health Committee Voting Meeting Packet - February 6th, 2024 Read more
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House Health Subcommittee on Healthcare Informational Meeting on Adult Use Cannabis - February 5th, 2024 Read more
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