video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/1440de5d50de496dabefda583fa505b6" frameborder="0" width="1778" height="1333" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>13331778Loomhttps://www.loom.com13331778https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/1440de5d50de496dabefda583fa505b6-a1502f0e29f5bfec.gif634.513In this video, we discuss the 5 fundamental principles for health plans contracting with California midwives: 1. contract with midwives as independent providers; 2. provide direct access to midwives 3. do not discriminate based on credential type; 4. ensure access to midwifery services in all birth settings; and 5. consider the difficulties in birth center facility licensure in California when negotiating rates and reimbursement – consider an alternative payment model that bundles facility and professional fee.