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26-890 California Data Exchange Framework Data-Sharing Agreement Does Not Apply to Doulas
Health Net·CA·Provider News
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Jul 14, 2026
Summary
This policy clarifies that the California Data Exchange Framework Data-Sharing Agreement does NOT apply to doulas. A previous provider update (26-800) sent on June 29, 2026, mistakenly required doulas to sign this agreement for compliance—that directive is now rescinded. Doulas require no action to maintain participation.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and provider relations teams should disregard the June 29, 2026 provider update (policy 26-800) requiring doula providers to sign the California Data Exchange Framework Data-Sharing Agreement. No documentation or signature collection is needed from doulas. Update internal tracking systems to remove any pending compliance tasks for doula providers. No corrective action is required; this is a clarification that reverses prior erroneous guidance.