I am not a big fan of Doulas being employed by hospitals simply because they will expect doulas to follow hospital policy. Also, all the studies from around the world show the benefits of an experienced woman/doula are part of them not being part of the hospital. So I wouldnt expect they would have the great outcomes that doulas have now. Midwives cant bend the rules, so I dont see doulas being able to either. We'll possibly also end up with medicalised doulas.
I agree.
While I fully support the idea of "subsidised" doulas so that women who are economically and socially disadvantaged have access, the thought of being employed by a hospital doesn't sit well with me. If they're paying you, you tow their line...the same as a midwife and I don't think that works well for anyone. Except the hospital who then have doulas under the thumb and therefore not putting the noses of their obstetricians out of joint

It would be good to see private health funds pay a rebate as they do for "alternative therapies" although that would still benefit only women who use private care. A government rebate might be an answer but being they won't even fork over for midwives I don't think doula's have a hope