Help us continue to strengthen
midwifery in NH
We are so thankful for everyone who contributed and supported the NH Midwives Association to meeting AND exceeding our goal of raising $5000 this year to maintain a legislative presence.
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The Dupont Group is a Concord-based consulting firm helping businesses, trade associations (like NHMA), and nonprofits with public policy issues. Their services include lobbying, advocacy, and communications with an emphasis on New Hampshire's legislature, executive branch, and regulatory agencies. They specialize in legislation and rulemaking regarding healthcare, healthcare providers, Medicaid, and healthcare workforce shortages.
Previous Successes with The Dupont Group
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Represented NHMA against the state’s efforts to convert the independent NH Midwifery Council to an advisory board, endangering midwives’ authority to regulate midwives
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Secured significant increases in Medicaid reimbursement of midwives and birth centers, which had not been raised in over 15 years, in the 2023 state budget
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Midwife fees increased from approximately $1300 to $2435
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Birth center facility fee increased from $620 to $930 in 2022, and to $2143 in 2023
NHMA Policy Goals for 2025
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Continue to advocate for NH’s independent Midwifery Council and self-regulation for midwives
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Ensure a seat at the table for NH midwives and birth centers in stakeholder coalitions to address the increasing maternity care deserts in large portions of NH
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Explore consistent funding for birth centers
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Follow up on success with increasing Medicaid rates and increase commercial insurer rates
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Engage with state agencies, including the NH Insurance Department and DHHS around birth centers and malpractice premiums
