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The Illinois Birth Center Task Force

Google Group!

Current status for Birth Center Demonstration Programs as of 01/12/2013

Approved by Joint Commission for Administrative Rules

IHFSRB APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE of NEED PUBLISHED

APPLICATION FOR IDPH PUBLISHED

Senate Bill 264 - The Safe Childbirth Act - Birth Centers

passed the Illinois legislature and was signed into law August, 2007.

It is now Public Act 95-0445

Read the Birth Center legislation at Public Act 095-0445

RULES APPROVED BY

JOINT COMMITTEE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (JCAR) March 8, 2011

ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICE REVIEW BOARD ON MAY 10, 2011

APPLICATION POSTED ON-LINE MARCH 12, 2012

With your help, birth centers have become a reality in Illinois! Thank you!

Sincerely,

Gayle Riedmann, CNM

Chair, Illinois Birth Center Task Force

birthcentersillinois@hmprg.org

Health and Medicine Policy Research Group

www.hmprg.org

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1/15/13

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF NEED TO BE REVIEWED FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Birth Center supporters who would like to attend and give testimony of support for the approval of

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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF NEED TO BE REVIEWED FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Birth Center supporters who would like to attend and give testimony of support for the approval of

1/15/13

3/15/12

APPLICATIONS FOR BIRTH CENTER LICENSURE PUBLISHED

Dear Birth Center Supporters, The Birth Center rules for the Health Facilities Services and Review

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APPLICATIONS FOR BIRTH CENTER LICENSURE PUBLISHED

Dear Birth Center Supporters, The Birth Center rules for the Health Facilities Services and Review

3/15/12

7/29/11

BIRTH CENTERS PUBLIC HEARING JULY 28

I attended the Hearing held by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board on July 28. I

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BIRTH CENTERS PUBLIC HEARING JULY 28

I attended the Hearing held by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board on July 28. I

7/29/11

Debbie Boucher APN, CNM, Gayle2

4/25/15

HI Debbie, The link is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1214&ChapterID=21

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HI Debbie, The link is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1214&ChapterID=21

4/25/15

7/27/11

Reporter seeking interviews with moms

Hello, I'm a reporter with The Associated Press. I'm looking for a mom who's either had a

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Reporter seeking interviews with moms

Hello, I'm a reporter with The Associated Press. I'm looking for a mom who's either had a

7/27/11

3/9/11

After 25 Years: SUCCESS

The Joint Committee for Administrative Rules met on Tuesday March 8, 2011 and APPROVED the RULES for

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After 25 Years: SUCCESS

The Joint Committee for Administrative Rules met on Tuesday March 8, 2011 and APPROVED the RULES for

3/9/11

2/20/11

GOOD NEWS! Second Notice Rules for Birth Centers

Dear Birth Center Supporters, GREAT NEWS! The Illinois Birth Center Task Force has been informed that

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GOOD NEWS! Second Notice Rules for Birth Centers

Dear Birth Center Supporters, GREAT NEWS! The Illinois Birth Center Task Force has been informed that

2/20/11

10/4/10

LAST DAY TO RESPOND TO PROPOSED RULES FOR BIRTH CENTERS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS

YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY! October 4, 2010 is the end of the minimum 45-day Public

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LAST DAY TO RESPOND TO PROPOSED RULES FOR BIRTH CENTERS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS

YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY! October 4, 2010 is the end of the minimum 45-day Public

10/4/10

9/28/10

I am interested in joining the group. Danielle Kraessig, CNM PCC Family Health Center Oak Park, IL

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I am interested in joining the group. Danielle Kraessig, CNM PCC Family Health Center Oak Park, IL

9/28/10

MaryKay, Gayle Riedmann4

9/28/10

The 45 days of Public Comment ends on Monday October 4, 2010. You may share your letter via post to

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The 45 days of Public Comment ends on Monday October 4, 2010. You may share your letter via post to

9/28/10

9/28/10

FW: proposed rules for demonstrating project on freestanding birth centers

I have been working on the review of these regs for the past 2 weeks. I had more than 12 pages of

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FW: proposed rules for demonstrating project on freestanding birth centers

I have been working on the review of these regs for the past 2 weeks. I had more than 12 pages of

9/28/10

9/23/10

REMINDER! 10 DAYS left to respond in Public Comment period!

CALL TO ACTION! SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON ILLINOIS' BIRTH CENTER RULES DURING THE 45-DAY PUBLIC

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REMINDER! 10 DAYS left to respond in Public Comment period!

CALL TO ACTION! SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON ILLINOIS' BIRTH CENTER RULES DURING THE 45-DAY PUBLIC

9/23/10

9/15/10

FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION! Recommended Response to Rules.

Dear Birth Center Supporters, FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION: The Illinois Birth Center Task Force has reviewed

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FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION! Recommended Response to Rules.

Dear Birth Center Supporters, FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION: The Illinois Birth Center Task Force has reviewed

9/15/10

Sherry Hartenbower, Gayle Riedmann2

9/15/10

Re: [birthcenters] Digest for birthcenters@googlegroups.com - 3 Messages in 1 Topic

Thank you for your comments... and I apologize for not responding sooner. You are absolutely right...

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Re: [birthcenters] Digest for birthcenters@googlegroups.com - 3 Messages in 1 Topic

Thank you for your comments... and I apologize for not responding sooner. You are absolutely right...

9/15/10

Bernice Keutzer

9/1/10

Call lights, etc

Calming down a bit here after my precious rant... I wonder if they would be open to modification of

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Call lights, etc

Calming down a bit here after my precious rant... I wonder if they would be open to modification of

9/1/10

Bernice Keutzer

9/1/10

Re: Rules and regs

I hate to be a pessimist (or am I a cynic?), but my guess is that the state of IL doesn't give a

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Re: Rules and regs

I hate to be a pessimist (or am I a cynic?), but my guess is that the state of IL doesn't give a

9/1/10

Sherry Hartenbower

8/31/10

May Kaye and others, I too would like to engage in a discussion of the rules. Has Kitty or any one

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May Kaye and others, I too would like to engage in a discussion of the rules. Has Kitty or any one

8/31/10

Gayle Riedmann, MaryKay2

8/30/10

BIRTH CENTER RULES have been posted!

Has anyone else read the rules and care to discuss them. I have not gone out to references ie Life

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BIRTH CENTER RULES have been posted!

Has anyone else read the rules and care to discuss them. I have not gone out to references ie Life

8/30/10

8/25/10

Birth Center Rules: Flinn Report

I attached a file called The Flinn Report- written each week and summarizing all bills that appear in

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Birth Center Rules: Flinn Report

I attached a file called The Flinn Report- written each week and summarizing all bills that appear in

8/25/10

5/9/09

Status of Birth Center legislation

Dear Birth Center Supporters, I suspect you have been wondering what is the progress of the Birth

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Status of Birth Center legislation

Dear Birth Center Supporters, I suspect you have been wondering what is the progress of the Birth

5/9/09

10/7/08

Early Bird Registration deadline approaching for Chicago Birth Center Workshop!

The Early Bird Registration deadline is fast approaching! If you plan to attend the fall Workshop

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Early Bird Registration deadline approaching for Chicago Birth Center Workshop!

The Early Bird Registration deadline is fast approaching! If you plan to attend the fall Workshop

10/7/08

Focus Newspapers

9/16/08

Hi, I am emailing for two reasons. One my husband and I are starting TTC and I am thinking about

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Hi, I am emailing for two reasons. One my husband and I are starting TTC and I am thinking about

9/16/08

9/5/08

Birth Center Workshop Registration now open!

Registration is now open for the Conference November 17-18, 2008! "Moving Forward: Delivering

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Birth Center Workshop Registration now open!

Registration is now open for the Conference November 17-18, 2008! "Moving Forward: Delivering

9/5/08

7/11/08

Save the Date and Status update: Freestanding Birth Centers- Illinois

Attention Birth Center Supporters! We are pleased to announce that the Illinois Department of Public

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Save the Date and Status update: Freestanding Birth Centers- Illinois

Attention Birth Center Supporters! We are pleased to announce that the Illinois Department of Public

7/11/08

7/6/08

Thank you for all of your hard work in getting this bill passed! Have the rules and regulations from

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Thank you for all of your hard work in getting this bill passed! Have the rules and regulations from

7/6/08

Natalie...@gmail.com

10/8/07

Help support the Birth Ball!

Hello lovely people, The Birth Ball Committee is gearing up for our third annual Birth Ball on

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Help support the Birth Ball!

Hello lovely people, The Birth Ball Committee is gearing up for our third annual Birth Ball on

10/8/07

8/27/07

SB 264 signed into law!

On behalf of the Steering Committee of the Illinois Birth Center Task Force, it is with great joy I

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SB 264 signed into law!

On behalf of the Steering Committee of the Illinois Birth Center Task Force, it is with great joy I

8/27/07

Natalie...@gmail.com

8/23/07

3rd Annual Birth Ball: Celebrating Birth Options in Illinois

Dear supporters of freestanding birth centers, On October 20th st, Bloom Yoga Studio will be hosting

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3rd Annual Birth Ball: Celebrating Birth Options in Illinois

Dear supporters of freestanding birth centers, On October 20th st, Bloom Yoga Studio will be hosting

8/23/07

Natalie...@gmail.com

8/23/07

Birth Ball to benefit Freestanding Birth Centers in Illinois

Hello Everyone, My name is Natalie Evans, I'm a childbirth educator and birth doula. I'm also

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Birth Ball to benefit Freestanding Birth Centers in Illinois

Hello Everyone, My name is Natalie Evans, I'm a childbirth educator and birth doula. I'm also

8/23/07

8/20/07

Reminder to contact the Governor!

Pardon the reminder if you have already done so..... Please Call Governor Blagojevich Today: Ask Him

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Reminder to contact the Governor!

Pardon the reminder if you have already done so..... Please Call Governor Blagojevich Today: Ask Him

8/20/07

Gayle Riedmann, dhun...@yahoo.com2

8/10/07

Birth Centers: Time to Write the Gov!

I sent my letter today. Dionna On Jul 25, 5:34 pm, Gayle Riedmann <Gayle...@hotmail.com> wrote:

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Birth Centers: Time to Write the Gov!

I sent my letter today. Dionna On Jul 25, 5:34 pm, Gayle Riedmann <Gayle...@hotmail.com> wrote:

8/10/07

Elizabeth Allemann

7/15/07

Congratulations

Dear Neighbors, A Missouri home birth/birth center physician here, snooping around to try to hear

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Congratulations

Dear Neighbors, A Missouri home birth/birth center physician here, snooping around to try to hear

7/15/07

kat_sub...@yahoo.com

6/18/07

congratulations!

Gayle, I finally, finally, finally got my google account to work so I can post my congratulations to

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congratulations!

Gayle, I finally, finally, finally got my google account to work so I can post my congratulations to

6/18/07

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