House Bill 8958
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8958
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to publish guidance on ways to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and to report on the Medicaid payment methodologies that apply to facility transfers of pregnant women.
December 14, 2020
12/14/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/14/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:59 PM