118th Congress Health
H.R. 5066: Tech to Save Moms Act
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Summary
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
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- 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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Ashley Hinson R-IAOriginal
- David Joyce R-OHOriginal
- Lauren Underwood D-ILOriginal
- Marcus Molinaro R-NY
- Mónica De La Cruz R-TX
- Josh Gottheimer D-NJ
- Nanette Barragán D-CA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Nikema Williams SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Nikema Williams.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.