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Tech to Save Moms Act: Telehealth and Training for Maternal Health

This act aims to improve healthcare for pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially in underserved areas. It expands telehealth options and funds training for healthcare providers to enhance care quality and reduce disparities. This means more women will have access to necessary medical services, and care will be better tailored to their needs.
Key points
Expands access to telehealth for pregnant and postpartum individuals for up to one year after pregnancy, making it easier to monitor health and manage complications.
Establishes grants to develop and expand technology-enabled learning models for training maternal healthcare providers, focusing on areas with high mortality rates and racial disparities.
Funds digital tools for healthcare providers to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes, especially in areas with healthcare professional shortages.
Mandates a study on the use of technology and patient monitoring devices in maternity care, including their impact on racial biases and data security.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_893
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-03-23