Search Results: keywords:"culturally congruent care"

  • H. R. 8317 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas and midwives, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,183

    H. R. 8317, also known as the “Mamas First Act,” proposes to amend the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid covers services provided by doulas and midwives. The bill aims to address maternal mortality by providing culturally appropriate care through these professionals in...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill, called the “Mamas First Act,” wants to make sure that Medicaid covers the help given by doulas and midwives, who are special people that support moms during and after having a baby, to help keep both moms and babies healthy and safe. It also wants to make sure this help feels familiar and comfortable to moms from different cultures, especially in tribal communities.

  • H. RES. 1083 — Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:343

    H. RES. 1083 acknowledges and celebrates the significant contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States. The resolution underscores the importance of midwifery, especially in addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes due to systemic racism and lack...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1083 is about saying thank you to Black midwives for helping moms and babies in the U.S., and it asks the government to help more people become midwives, make sure everyone can see them when they need, and get insurance to pay for their help.