To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve maternal health data collection processes and quality measures, and for other purposes

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 25Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would change how the government collects and measures data about maternal health - information related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. **Who it affects:** - Pregnant women and new mothers receiving healthcare - Healthcare providers who treat pregnant and postpartum patients - Public health agencies that track maternal health statistics - Researchers studying maternal health outcomes **What would change:** The bill would improve how maternal health information is gathered, standardized, and analyzed across the healthcare system. This could lead to better tracking of maternal mortality rates, pregnancy complications, and care quality. Healthcare providers might need to report additional data or follow new guidelines for collecting maternal health information. **Current status:** The bill is still being reviewed by a congressional committee and has not been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The goal is to create better data to help reduce maternal deaths and improve care for pregnant women.

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