SB 345 Protects Access to Essential Care Nationwide
SB 345, also known as a "shield law," ensures legal protections for healthcare practitioners within California who provide medication, services for abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care to out-of-state patients. This means that people residing in states with restrictive laws can access these crucial services through California providers via telehealth, securing safe and confidential care.
A Lifeline for All
SB 345, also known as a "shield law," ensures legal protections for healthcare practitioners within California who provide medication, services for abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care to out-of-state patients. This means that people residing in states with restrictive laws can access these crucial services through California providers via telehealth, securing safe and confidential care.
Equal Access Across Borders
Under SB 345, California healthcare providers will be shielded from legal actions initiated in other states when providing care via telehealth. This provision makes California a sanctuary for those seeking essential services, regardless of their location.
Privacy Protection
The legislation goes even further by prohibiting California-based tech companies from disclosing private health-related communications to law enforcement. This pioneering approach aims to safeguard patient confidentiality, ensuring that no one is unfairly targeted or criminalized based on their healthcare choices.
SB 345 is backed by a coalition of healthcare rights organizations and licensing boards, further reinforcing its significance in preserving healthcare equity and freedom. This landmark law sends a powerful message healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It signifies California's unwavering commitment to providing equitable access to reproductive and gender-affirming care, setting an example for the entire nation.
A Lifeline for All
SB 345, also known as a "shield law," ensures legal protections for healthcare practitioners within California who provide medication, services for abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care to out-of-state patients. This means that people residing in states with restrictive laws can access these crucial services through California providers via telehealth, securing safe and confidential care.
Equal Access Across Borders
Under SB 345, California healthcare providers will be shielded from legal actions initiated in other states when providing care via telehealth. This provision makes California a sanctuary for those seeking essential services, regardless of their location.
Privacy Protection
The legislation goes even further by prohibiting California-based tech companies from disclosing private health-related communications to law enforcement. This pioneering approach aims to safeguard patient confidentiality, ensuring that no one is unfairly targeted or criminalized based on their healthcare choices.
SB 345 is backed by a coalition of healthcare rights organizations and licensing boards, further reinforcing its significance in preserving healthcare equity and freedom. This landmark law sends a powerful message healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It signifies California's unwavering commitment to providing equitable access to reproductive and gender-affirming care, setting an example for the entire nation.
SB 667 A Win for Women's Health and Midwives
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) can now independently provide comprehensive gynecological care within our scope. This means increased access to essential services and more choice for women's healthcare. Notably, both Licensed Midwives (LMs) and CNMs can now write for pregnancy disability within our scope of practice. While it may take some time for EDD to catch up with this change, it's a crucial development for expecting mothers.
CNMs can also serve as lab directors for tests within our scope, further enhancing our capacity to provide high-quality care.
CNMs can also serve as lab directors for tests within our scope, further enhancing our capacity to provide high-quality care.