What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 950.
Improved Perinatal Care: New Payment Models and Coverage Continuity
This act aims to enhance healthcare for pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially those from high-risk groups. It introduces new payment methods for care, designed to encourage better health outcomes and address diverse patient needs. Additionally, the act seeks to ensure women maintain health insurance coverage during the critical pregnancy and postpartum periods.
Key points
A new demonstration project for states to test different payment models for perinatal care, aiming to improve maternal and infant health.
The project will consider factors like pregnancy risk, birth settings (e.g., birth centers), and the impact of social determinants of health (housing, transportation, nutrition).
Support for diverse care teams, including midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, and social workers, to provide comprehensive assistance.
An assessment of existing policies to ensure continuous health insurance coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals, preventing gaps in care.
Status:
Expired
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