Tech to Save Moms Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-14T03:41:39Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1699 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.

3/14/2024, 3:41 AM

Summary of Bill S 1699

The Tech to Save Moms Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1699, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve maternal health outcomes by utilizing technology and data to better understand and address the factors contributing to maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States.

The Tech to Save Moms Act proposes the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to states and other entities to implement innovative technological solutions aimed at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. These solutions could include the development of digital tools for tracking and monitoring maternal health, telehealth services for pregnant and postpartum women, and data analytics to identify high-risk populations and improve care delivery.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national database to collect and analyze data on maternal health outcomes, with the goal of identifying trends and disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity across different populations. This data would be used to inform policy decisions and interventions aimed at improving maternal health outcomes nationwide. Overall, the Tech to Save Moms Act seeks to leverage technology and data to address the complex and multifaceted issues contributing to maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States. By investing in innovative solutions and data-driven approaches, this legislation aims to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce the number of preventable maternal deaths in the country.

Congressional Summary of S 1699

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 S 1699

Bill S 1699 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill S 1699 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023. Bill S 1699's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 18, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1699

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Health

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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