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Louisiana’s New Maternal Care Law | Lake Charles News
Louisiana’s making history with Act 190—starting January 2027, insurance must cover home visits for new moms and babies, aiming to slash maternal and infant deaths by catching health issues early. Nurses, social workers, or health pros will visit homes for up to 12 weeks, checking on mom’s well-being, baby’s safety, and even signs of abuse. The state’s targeting universal access via private insurance and Medicaid, becoming the first in the South to do so. But hurdles remain: nursing shortages, especially in rural areas, could slow rollout. To tackle that, a Home Visiting Summit is set for…
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