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Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-15-101 Legislative findings and intent
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(a) The general assembly finds that:(1) Pregnant and postpartum women who receive doula care are found to have improved health outcomes for themselves and their infants, including higher breastfeeding initiation rates, fewer low birth weight babies, and lower rates of cesarean de…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-15-102 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Committee” means the doula services advisory committee;(2) “Community-based doula” means a doula who serves pregnant women in a community in this state with a high rate of maternal or infant mortality and morbidity, and whose services are tailored…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-15-103 Doula services advisory committee — Creation — Purpose — Duties
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(a) There is created the doula services advisory committee. The committee is attached to the department of health for administrative purposes. (b) The purpose of the committee is to:(1) Advise the department of health by establishing core competencies and standards for the provis…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-15-104 Membership — Appointment — Terms
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(a) The committee consists of the following five (5) members:(1) The commissioner of health, or the commissioner's designee with experience in maternal health or medicaid policy;(2) The director of TennCare, or the director's designee;(3) Two (2) community-based doulas, to be app…
