Tech to Save Moms Act
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Overview
The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health care by supporting the use of technology. It expands access to telehealth services, particularly in underserved areas, and provides grants to develop and implement technology-enabled collaborative learning models for healthcare professionals. The bill also focuses on reducing maternal health disparities through digital tools and seeks to investigate the impact of technology on maternal health outcomes and potential biases.
Key provisions
- Expands telehealth access for pregnancy and postpartum care through a Social Security Act amendment.
- Provides grants to eligible entities to develop and implement technology-enabled collaborative learning models in health professional shortage areas and underserved communities.
- Offers grants to reduce maternal health disparities by increasing access to digital tools for maternal health care.
- Requires grantees to train healthcare providers on best practices related to maternal health, including implicit bias and substance use disorders.
- Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate access to broadband for grantees.
- Authorizes a study by the National Academies on the use of technology and patient monitoring devices in maternity care.
- Establishes reporting requirements for grantees and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding grant activities and outcomes.
- Allocates $6 million annually from 2026 to 2030 to support the Act's initiatives.
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