Tech to Save Moms Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5066 Tech to Save Moms Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5066

Tech to Save Moms Act

This bill supports the use of technology to improve, and address disparities in, maternal health outcomes.

Specifically, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation may test telehealth models to screen and treat common pregnancy-related complications for Medicaid enrollees.

In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to

evaluate and expand the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning models by entities that provide services to pregnant and postpartum individuals in medically underserved areas or from certain populations, and
reduce racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes by increasing access to digital tools.

HHS must also contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the use of technology in maternal health care.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5066

Bill HR 5066 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5066 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5066's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5066

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5066

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Alaska Natives and Hawaiians

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Congressional oversight

- Digital media

- Disability and health-based discrimination

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Educational technology and distance education

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Food assistance and relief

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care coverage and access

- Health care quality

- Health information and medical records

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Indian social and development programs

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Medicaid

- Medical education

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Mental health

- Minority health

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Racial and ethnic relations

- Right of privacy

- Technology assessment

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5066

Tech to Save Moms Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to evaluate, develop, and expand the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to improve maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.