Federal Study: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Infant Recovery Care.
This Act mandates a federal study on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and the effectiveness of specialized pediatric transitional care facilities for affected infants. The goal is to gather accurate data on the prevalence of NAS and identify gaps in services provided under state health programs (Medicaid). The findings will inform future policy decisions aimed at improving health outcomes for vulnerable infants and mothers.
Key points
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study the prevalence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) across the US.
Requires analysis of health outcomes for infants and mothers using specialized residential pediatric recovery centers.
The study will identify barriers to data collection and assess the scope of services available for NAS patients under Medicaid plans.
Status:
Introduced
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