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Patrick signs bill to help new mothers

August 21, 2010

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Governor Deval Patrick has signed a bill designed to help new mothers struggling with postpartum depression. The law requires health insurers to submit annual reports on their efforts to screen for postpartum depression. The legislation also calls on the Department of Public Health to develop regulations and policies to address postpartum depression including creation of public and professional education ... (Full article: 640 words)

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