At the 2025 AABC Birth Institute, we were honored to celebrate a group of dedicated professionals who are advancing the field of birth center care. These individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions to improving maternal health outcomes and promoting sustainable birth center care. Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) has introduced the BABIES Act into the 19th Congress. This bipartisan bill, co-led by Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-02), will improve access to birth centers and expand birth and maternity care through Medicaid. Continue Reading
AABC is raising serious concerns about Cigna’s recently announced policy, Evaluation and Management Coding and Accuracy Reimbursement Policy Number 49, which will automatically downcode high-level evaluation and management (E/M) claims using AI, without reviewing medical records. Continue Reading
Get involved! Apply by Nov. 5 to join a 2025 AABC Committee. All members welcome — bring your skills, passion, and ideas. Continue Reading
AABC recently held elections for the Board of Directors, with members choosing from a strong slate of candidates for Director and Alternate Director. Continue Reading
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in supporting birth centers? Now is the time to recognize their contributions by nominating them for an AABC Achievement Award. Deadline: July 8, 2025 Continue Reading
In recognition of the International Day of the Midwife, we are proud to announce the reintroduction of several federal bills to improve maternal health and expand access to midwifery care. Continue Reading
AABC has issued a position statement opposing the use of the name “birth center” for a facility that does not meet the definition or requirements of a birth center, a model of care that has been thoroughly studied and evaluated over the past 40 years. Continue Reading
Given the recent presidential executive orders and proposed federal legislation and their impact on access to care for childbearing families, the American Association of Birth Centers reaffirms our mission, vision, and core values. Continue Reading
The AABC Nominating Committee seeks dedicated members who are passionate about the AABC mission, core values, and the families we serve. We aim to assemble a diverse group of candidates with a range of skills and professional backgrounds, including administrators, providers, and individuals... Continue Reading
Apply to present at the 2025 AABC Birth Institute in Porltand, Oregon this fall. Continue Reading
Twenty-nine member birth centers were recognized for their exemplary outcomes in the 2023 ACNM Benchmarking project. Each year, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) asks CNM/CM midwifery practices to participate in the ACNM Benchmark Project. Continue Reading
