American College of Nurse-Midwives
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Medical Education and Midwifery Workforce Issues
Issue Summary
The government funds a number of programs that may provide funding for individuals in training to become a nurse-midwife. This is important to many students, given the costs involved. This page will provide detail on these programs.
Workforce issues are a related topic. The demand for midwifery services is increasing, as the number of midwife attended births has been steadily growing over time. To meet this demand, there must be a sufficient number of accredited educational programs, participation by preceptors, and interested students.
Available Literature and Resources
- ACNM Presentation on Maternity Workforce and Midwifery Education (November 2015)
- Detailed Maternity Care Workforce Talking Points (December 2015)
- Abbreviated Maternity Care Workforce Talking Points for Use on State Level (December 2015)
- HRSA Informational Presentation on the National Health Service Corps (June 28, 2015)
- Comparison of CNM, CM and CPM education, certification, licensure, and scope of practice
- National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
- CMS' Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration Program
- GAO Report - "Health Care Workforce: Federally Funded Training Programs in Fiscal Year 2012"
Advocacy
- Improving Access to Maternity Care Act of 2014 - a bill to create a maternity care health professionals shortage area designation
- Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education
- MOMS for the 21st Century - This legislation would, among other things, create a maternity care shortage area designation, similar to the existing "Health Professionals Shortage Area"
Archives
- ACNM Joins in Support of International Call for More Midwives (January 10, 2010)
- Statement regarding Economic Stimulus Act, which includes funding for health care professional training (February 17, 2009)
- Letter Urging Economic Stimulus Funding for Health Professions Training Programs (January 6, 2008)
- Letter Requesting an Increase in Funding for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) (March 4, 2009)
- OMB Recognizes CNMs/CMs as Distinct Occupation for Purposes of Federal Statistics (January 21, 2009)