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Recommendations  \nLandscape Analysis  \nApproach,and MethodsFindingsKey Takeaways  \nImplementation PlansIntegration RolesResources  \n# Next Steps\n\nProject goals:Assess existing doulalandscape in CTincluding capacity,networkadequacy,and infrastructure.Plan+facilitate bundle integration.  \n# Key Recommendations\n\n## Workforce\n\n● Investin doula workforce development,especially for currently underrepresentedpopulations  \n## Reimbursement\n\n● Use DPH draft competency requirements  \n● Align payment rate with national trends  \n● Pursue direct reimbursement pathway alongside bundled payment benefit  \n## Practice Integration\n\n● Plan for 10%or less utilization inY1  \n● Encourage adoption of doula policies at the provider and hospital levels  \n● Provide member and providereducation about doulas  \n● Encourage providers to work with a diverse doula pool  \n● Consider a third party intermediary  \n# Doula Payment Pathways at a Glance\n\n\n| Doula Payment Pathway   | Through  \u003Cbr>Bundled Payment   | Direct  \u003Cbr>Fee for Service   |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Enrolled with DSS?   | No   | Yes*   |\n| Certification   | Through DPH when  \u003Cbr>available**   | Through DPH   |\n| Population served   | HUSKY bundled payment  \u003Cbr>participants   | Any pregnant HUSKY  \u003Cbr>member   |\n| Payment rate   | TBD   | TBD   |\n| Covered services   | TBD   | TBD   |\n\n*Details are not finalized,although,at aminimum,doulas can anticipate meetingall tandardrequirements for enrolled providers inaddition to various requirements specific to doulas.  \n**Prior to DPH certifcation,providers should rely on draft certificationstandards to determine doula payment eligibility.  \nLandscape AnalysisApproach,&Methods  \n# Assessment Activities and Data Collection\n\n● Survey of doulas(n=55)  \n● Hosting&participation in Doulas4CT meetings and doula happy hours  \n● Stakeholder interviews(n=42)  \no Providersin different practice settings  \no Hospital and birth 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