HHS Unveils New Model To Increase Access To Doulas, Birth Centers

The Biden administration says up to 15 states will able to take advantage of CMS’ new Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, a 10-year program where states receive up to $17 million to increase Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries’ access to midwives, birth centers and doulas to improve care and reduce maternal mortality. CMS unveiled the TMaH Model on Friday (Dec. 15), calling it a data-driven, whole-person approach to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care for those covered by Medicaid and the Children’s...