Mandating coverage for maternity length of stays: certain problems with the good idea.

From: Journal of Law and Health | Date: March 22, 1996| Author: Ryan, Kate E. | Copyright information

I. INTRODUCTION II. STATE LEGISLATION REGULATING MATERNITY STAY

COVERAGE

A. Ohio's Maternity Length-of-Stay Law

B. Maternity Standards Implemented in Cleveland III. NATIONAL LEGISLATION-THE FEDERAL ROLE IN

HEALTH CARE IV. HOW THE REGULATIONS MAY AFFECT MATERNITY

HEALTH CARE V. CONCLUSION

I. INTRODUCTION

The Newborns'and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996 (Newborns' Act), enacted on September 2...

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