(Boston, MA) MassHealth members will be soon be able to access doula coverage this spring as part of the state’s work to improve the worsening maternal health outcomes. Doulas have proven to improve outcomes for low-income families and families of color, lowering rates of preterm birth and c-sections. MassHealth may also be expanding their access to midwifery care the closing of Leominster Hospital’s maternity ward has prompted a statewide review of maternal healthcare.