Tech to Save Moms Act
Sens. Lujan and Sullivan Introduce Tech to Save Moms Act to Expand Telehealth for New Mothers
The Tech to Save Moms Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular issue, but it still needs to pass through several committees before it can become law.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Pregnant and postpartum individuals in underserved and rural areas would gain access to telehealth screening, monitoring, and management of pregnancy-related complications through Medicaid. The bill also funds digital tools like early warning systems that could help catch dangerous conditions sooner, potentially reducing maternal deaths and severe complications in the communities that need it most.
“providing for the adoption of and use of telehealth tools that allow for screening, monitoring, and management of common health complications with respect to an individual receiving medical assistance during such individual's pregnancy and for not more than a 1-year period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy”
Programs
Disabilities
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
3 articlesAs maternal mortality rates increase, medical professionals, moms look toward technology as a solution
The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to address the maternal mortality crisis in underserved communities by leveraging telehealth and digital tools. Rep. Nikema Williams introduced the bill to expand remote patient monitoring and virtual training for providers in rural areas with limited access.
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Improve Maternal Care Through Telehealth
Bipartisan legislation known as the Tech to Save Moms Act has been reintroduced to promote maternal care outcomes via digital health. The bill requires the CMMI to test telehealth integration models and provides grants for technology-enabled training for providers in underserved communities.
Menendez, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Close Digital Divide, Address Disparities in Maternal Mortality
The Tech to Save Moms Act will invest in the integration of telehealth and digital tools to reduce maternal mortality. It establishes a grant program to expand access to digital tools that promote equitable maternal health outcomes, particularly in underserved and rural communities.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Tech to Save Moms Act
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(1)Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.