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This bill, known as the Connected Maternal Online Monitoring (Connected MOM) Act, aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes by addressing barriers to remote physiologic monitoring device coverage in State Medicaid programs. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress within a specified timeframe detailing current authorities and state practices for covering remote health monitoring devices. These devices include pulse oximeters, blood pressure cuffs, scales, and blood glucose monitors, which can help track the health of pregnant and postpartum women. The report must identify limitations and barriers to device coverage and provide recommendations for addressing these challenges. Following the report's submission, the Secretary must update State Medicaid resources, such as telehealth toolkits, to align with the recommendations. The ultimate goal is to enhance healthcare monitoring and support for pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in Medicaid, potentially reducing health risks and improving overall maternal and child health outcomes.

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