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Improved Maternal Care: Support for Mothers and Healthcare Professionals

This act aims to enhance healthcare quality for pregnant and postpartum women, especially for minority groups. It introduces guidelines for medical facilities to ensure respectful and culturally sensitive care. Additionally, it provides grants for training and increasing the number of maternal and child health specialists, which should improve access to necessary services.
Key points
Introduction of guidelines for hospitals and insurers to ensure respectful and culturally congruent maternal care.
Financial support (grants) for training new specialists, such as midwives, physician assistants, and nurses, with a focus on racial and ethnic diversity.
Study of best practices in maternal care and barriers to education and access to services, to further improve the system.
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Print number: 117_HR_945
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States to educate providers, managed care entities, and other insurers about the value and process of delivering respectful maternal health care through diverse and multidisciplinary care provider models, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_945.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of guidelines for hospitals and insurers to ensure respectful and culturally congruent maternal care.
  • Financial support (grants) for training new specialists, such as midwives, physician assistants, and nurses, with a focus on racial and ethnic diversity.
  • Study of best practices in maternal care and barriers to education and access to services, to further improve the system.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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