DeepSummary
The podcast discussed the USDA's potential move to advise people to limit their intake of processed foods with additives. The Senate confirmed Dr. Monica Bertagnoli as the new director of the National Institutes of Health, despite opposition from some senators. The CDC called for urgent action to address a significant rise in congenital syphilis cases over the past decade.
The episode also covered new legislation in New York aimed at increasing access to doulas, who provide non-medical support during pregnancy and childbirth. The law requires the state health department to create a public directory of certified doulas, making it easier for people to find and access these services. New York is also set to start covering doula services through Medicaid starting in 2023.
The episode featured an interview with POLITICO healthcare reporter Maya Kaufman, who explained the rationale behind the new law and its potential impact on maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly in addressing racial disparities.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The USDA is considering advising people to limit their intake of processed foods with additives.
- Dr. Monica Bertagnoli was confirmed as the new director of the National Institutes of Health.
- The CDC is calling for urgent action to address a significant rise in congenital syphilis cases over the past decade.
- New York passed legislation to create a public directory of certified doulas and provide Medicaid coverage for doula services.
- The goal of the New York legislation is to increase access to doulas and improve maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for Black and Brown communities.
- Doulas provide non-medical support and guidance to people during pregnancy, labor, and after childbirth.
- Doulas have been shown to improve health outcomes and combat racial inequities in maternal mortality and morbidity.
- The legislation in New York aims to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in the state.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “So doulas are experts who provide non medical guidance to people during pregnancy, during labor, and then after they've given birth as well.“ by Laura Bachmann
- “So the idea is that the health department would have to create this free, publicly accessible directory, so it's easier for New Yorkers to find a doula if they would like one.“ by Maya Kaufman
- “Under the most recent budget that New York passed, there's a provision that paves the way for Medicaid coverage of Doula starting January 1.“ by Maya Kaufman
- “So New York really has a specific interest in trying to improve outcomes, especially for black and brown people giving birth in New York.“ by Maya Kaufman
- “The CDC is calling for urgent action to address a tenfold rise in congenital syphilis cases over the last decade.“ by Ruth Reeder
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11/8/23