Senate Bill 408
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
408
Congress
117
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish and periodically update guidance for hospitals, freestanding birth centers, and other maternal care providers on ways to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
The CMS must also report on the Medicaid payment methodologies that apply to facility transfers of pregnant women.
February 24, 2021
02/24/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
02/24/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:32 PM