What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1699.
Tech to Save Moms Act: Improving Maternal Care through Digital Tools.
This law aims to enhance healthcare for pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially in underserved communities, by leveraging modern technology. It allows for remote health monitoring for up to one year after delivery under Medicaid and funds training for medical staff to improve care quality and address racial bias. Citizens will benefit from better access to specialized care and complication monitoring.
Key points
Expanding Telehealth Access: Allows remote monitoring and management of pregnancy and postpartum complications for up to one year under the Medicaid program.
Grants for Provider Training: Funds educational programs for healthcare staff focusing on safety, quality of care, eliminating racial bias, and using remote patient monitoring tools.
Studying Technology Impact: Mandates a study on how new technologies (including AI) and monitoring devices affect maternal care, specifically focusing on reducing racial and ethnic biases.
Status:
Expired
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