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The Board Midwives Bill
New board for licensed midwives proposed in Alaska
Board Of Licensed Midwives
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would change how midwives are licensed and regulated in Alaska.
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What we think, in plain words.
This bill could affect how midwives work and help families during births. It's important to watch how it develops.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would rename the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives.
- It would extend the termination date of the current board.
- It relates to insurance and midwifery practices.
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