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 innovationsAlaska Natives and HawaiiansCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDigital mediaDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducational technology and distance educationEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedical educationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistanceRacial and ethnic relationsRight of privacyTechnology assessmentWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5066

Tech to Save Moms ActTech to Save Moms ActTo 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.

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