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Reauthorizing Federal Support to Prevent Maternal Deaths 2024-2028.

This law ensures continued federal funding for states to improve the safety and quality of healthcare for pregnant and postpartum women. The goal is to reduce maternal deaths by enhancing data collection and mandating the implementation of best medical practices in hospitals. This means mothers can expect safer and more standardized care.
Key points
Programs focused on saving mothers' lives and improving perinatal care are extended through 2028.
Committees reviewing maternal deaths must now include obstetricians/gynecologists and improve the collection of accurate death record data.
Hospitals will regularly receive updated, best medical practices for preventing maternal complications and deaths.
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Additional Information
Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023
Print number: S 2415
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Process start date: 2023-07-20