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This bill, called the "Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act" or "Connected MOM Act," requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within a specified timeframe addressing the coverage of remote physiologic monitoring devices under Medicaid. The report will explore the current authorities and state practices for covering devices like pulse oximeters, blood pressure cuffs, scales, and blood glucose monitors, with a specific focus on identifying limitations and barriers to their coverage. The primary goal is to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in State Medicaid programs. Following the report's submission, the HHS Secretary must update State Medicaid resources, such as telehealth toolkits, to align with the recommendations provided in the report, thereby helping states better understand and potentially expand access to remote monitoring technologies that can support maternal healthcare.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/141/all-info