Improving Maternal and Infant Healthcare in Medicaid and CHIP Programs
This Act aims to enhance healthcare for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as infants, by strengthening Medicaid and CHIP programs. It introduces new reporting standards, quality improvement initiatives, coordinated care options, and telehealth demonstration projects to ensure better access to services and reduce complication risks.
Key points
Mandatory reporting by State Medicaid programs on maternal and perinatal health quality measures to identify areas for improvement.
Initiatives to safely reduce low-risk cesarean section rates in Medicaid, including efforts to address racial and ethnic health disparities.
State option to provide coordinated care through a "maternity health home" for pregnant and postpartum women, offering comprehensive support for one year after pregnancy.
Funding for demonstration projects to expand telehealth use in maternal healthcare for eligible pregnant and postpartum women, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Enhanced collection of data related to social determinants of health for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries to better understand and address factors affecting maternal and child health.
Development of guidance for maternal care providers on reducing maternal mortality and severe morbidity, including the establishment of an advisory committee.
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