The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Study and evaluate issues related to women's health, including maternal health, mental health, access to reproductive care, chronic conditions, and health outcomes; 2. Examine the intersection of social determinants of health and their impact on women's health outcomes; 3. Conduct public hearings, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and consult with subject-matter experts as necessary; 4. Identify systemic barriers to equitable health care access for women and recommend policies to address such barriers; and 5. Develop and make recommendations to the General Assembly for legislative, regulatory, and budgetary changes or policies to improve women's health outcomes in the Commonwealth. 2025, cc. 572, 580.
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