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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session |
House: APPROP DPA 18-0-0-0 |
HB 2332: postpartum depression; treatment; insurers
Sponsor: Representative Willoughby, LD 13
House Engrossed
Overview
Directs the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) to identify and compile materials for maternal mental health conditions or develop written materials if existing materials can not be identified.
History
The Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) aims to produce, protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. DHS strives to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy and leadership. DHS operates programs from the following areas: 1) disease prevention and control; 2) health promotion; 3) community public health; 4) environmental health; 5) maternal and child health; 6) emergency preparedness; and 7) regulation of healthcare institutions and facilities.
Provisions
1. Requires DHS to identify and compile relevant educational materials and information for health care professionals and patients regarding maternal mental health conditions, including postpartum depression (PPD) that have been developed by organizations with expertise in maternal mental health conditions. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires the materials to include information on the symptoms and methods of coping with PPD, as well as treatment options and resources. (Sec. 1)
3. Instructs DHS, if unable to identify existing materials, to take into consideration the following when developing written educational materials:
a) relevant clinical practice guidelines;
b) peer-reviewed studies; and
c) recommendations from expert in maternal mental health care, including:
i. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
ii. professional associations; and
iii. patient advocacy groups. (Sec. 1)
4. Instructs DHS to post the materials on its public website and make physical forms of the materials available or distributable on request. (Sec. 1)
5. Requires DHS to periodically review the materials and information to ensure accuracy and reflect the most up-to-date information. (Sec. 1)
6. Requires health care institutions, as appropriate, to distribute the materials to new parents and family members on discharge. (Sec. 1)
7. Requires each health care institution, primary care physician or practitioner or any health care professional who renders prenatal care, postnatal care or pediatric infant care to provide the compiled or developed materials to any woman on learning of a pregnancy or who presents signs of a maternal health disorder at any time during a pregnancy or postpartum period. (Sec. 1)
8. Defines health care institution, primary care physician and primary care practitioner. (Sec. 1)
9. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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