Healthcare (Women's Health)

HB 2193, the "Every Mom Matters Act," establishes a state program administered by Kansas' Department of Health and Environment to provide support services to eligible pregnant women and parents considering adoption. The bill requires the state treasurer to contract with nonprofit organizations (excluding abortion providers) to offer medically accurate pregnancy information, assistance with healthcare coverage, adoption process guidance, parenting resources, and referrals to benefits programs. Eligible participants include Kansas residents who are biological parents of unborn children, adoptive parents of children under one year, or parents of minors where the biological parent is pregnant. Services are available for up to two years post-birth, six months after miscarriage/stillbirth, or 15 days after induced termination, with strict confidentiality requirements for participant data.

HB 2366 expands the scope of practice for licensed naturopathic doctors in Kansas, allowing them to order diagnostic imaging (like X-rays and ultrasounds, but requiring referral to a licensed professional for interpretation), prescribe certain prescription drugs and testosterone, and provide prenatal care. The bill also mandates that naturopathic doctors document prescriptions in writing, maintain appropriate training for prescribed treatments, and register with the Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe controlled substances. It prohibits naturopathic doctors from performing surgery, administering anesthesia, interpreting diagnostic imaging, or conducting pregnancy terminations. Additionally, the bill specifies new continuing education requirements and increases the minimum professional liability insurance amount required for licensure.