The "Doula Credentialing and Access Act" establishes a voluntary credentialing process for doulas to enroll as Medicaid providers in New Mexico. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health to create rules for this credentialing program, which includes criteria for education, training, and experience, as well as standards for continuing education and professional development. Additionally, it establishes a Doula Credentialing Advisory Council to provide recommendations on the credentialing process and ensure that services are culturally and linguistically appropriate for underserved communities. The council will consist of fifteen members, including doulas and representatives from various state departments.

Furthermore, the act requires hospitals and freestanding birth centers to adopt policies that allow patients to select a doula of their choice during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It also creates the "Doula Fund," which will be used to support the provisions of the act through grants and donations. The Department of Health is tasked with collaborating with state and local entities to share information about credentialed doula services and will report annually on various metrics related to the program, including the number of credentialed doulas and the health outcomes of eligible persons receiving their services.