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	"author_name": "10,000 Women Louisiana",
	"author_url": "https://actionnetwork.org/groups/10000-women-la",
	"title": "Pregnancy Center Healthcare Licensing",
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	"description": "Many pregnancy centers, also known as crisis pregnancy centers, offer services that appear medical in nature, including pregnancy testing, ultrasound imaging, health screenings, and counseling presented as healthcare advice. While some centers provide only non-medical support such as peer counseling, educational resources, or material assistance, an increasing number provide services that carry inherent health risks if not performed according to established medical standards. Currently, Louisiana law does not explicitly require pregnancy centers that provide healthcare services to be licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). This regulatory gap means that some centers operate without oversight equivalent to that required of other outpatient healthcare facilities. Without standardized licensure, there is no assurance that staff are appropriately qualified, that medical equipment is safe, that infection control protocols are followed, or that client health information is protected. This creates potential risks for clients seeking care. HB 611 by Representative Aimee Freedom requires pregnancy centers providing healthcare services to be licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health. Send a message to Louisiana Representatives that you support regulation of healthcare services provided to mothers, babies, and families. &amp;nbsp;",
	"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/pregnancy-center-healthcare-licensing-2"
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