IMPACT to Save Moms Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3346 IMPACT 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

Summary of Bill HR 3346

The IMPACT to Save Moms Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3346, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the rising maternal mortality rates in the United States, particularly among women of color.

The IMPACT to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes by increasing access to care and support for pregnant and postpartum women. This includes expanding Medicaid coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals, providing funding for maternal health programs, and implementing strategies to reduce racial disparities in maternal health.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve data collection and reporting on maternal mortality and morbidity, in order to better understand the factors contributing to these outcomes and develop targeted interventions. Overall, the IMPACT to Save Moms Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the urgent issue of maternal mortality in the United States. If passed, this bill has the potential to save lives and improve the health and well-being of mothers across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 3346

Innovative Maternal Payment and Coverage To Save Moms Act or the IMPACT to Save Moms Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a demonstration program to test alternative payment models under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for maternity care.

The CMS may consider payment models that include or are designed to address certain areas, such as improved maternal health outcomes for at-risk demographic groups, consideration of social determinants of health, or incorporation of diverse maternity care teams or settings. The CMS must evaluate the program's impact on maternal health outcomes, spending, patient experience, and other relevant areas.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 3346

Bill HR 3346 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3346 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3346's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3346

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

192

Democrat Cosponsors

192

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3346

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health

- Congressional oversight

- Government information and archives

- Medicaid

- Performance measurement

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Sex and reproductive health

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3346

IMPACT to Save Moms Act

Innovative Maternal Payment and Coverage To Save Moms Act

To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement the Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project to test various payment models with respect to maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and for other purposes.