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Improving Emergency Maternity Care in Rural Areas: Training and Telehealth Access.

This Act aims to increase the safety and availability of urgent maternity care for women in rural communities. It establishes training programs for healthcare staff in facilities without dedicated obstetric units, enabling them to stabilize and safely transfer patients during emergencies. Furthermore, it funds essential equipment purchases and creates pilot telehealth programs for rapid specialist consultation.
Key points
New training programs for rural hospital staff to manage life-threatening obstetric emergencies (e.g., hemorrhage, severe hypertension) when no maternity ward is available.
Grants for rural hospitals to purchase necessary emergency equipment and hire personnel to handle urgent maternal health situations.
Creation of a pilot telehealth program providing rapid, specialized consultation services to rural providers facing obstetric emergencies.
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Print number: 118_HR_8383
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Process start date: 2024-05-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8383.

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 2024-05-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New training programs for rural hospital staff to manage life-threatening obstetric emergencies (e.g., hemorrhage, severe hypertension) when no maternity ward is available.
  • Grants for rural hospitals to purchase necessary emergency equipment and hire personnel to handle urgent maternal health situations.
  • Creation of a pilot telehealth program providing rapid, specialized consultation services to rural providers facing obstetric emergencies.
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. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2].

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 2025-12-25.

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