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Tech to Save Moms Act
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.
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1699
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1699
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential 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 S 1699
Tech to Save Moms Act
Tech to Save Moms Act
A bill to support the use of technology in maternal health care, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1699
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