Bill > HR8317

This bill, titled the "Tech to Save Moms Act," aims to improve maternal health outcomes by authorizing grants and expanding the use of technology. It amends the Public Health Service Act to allow for grants to eligible entities, particularly those in underserved areas or areas with high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, to develop and implement "technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models." These models use distance learning and interactive video conferencing to connect healthcare professionals and specialists for case-based learning and sharing best practices. The bill also supports the adoption of telehealth tools for screening, monitoring, and managing common health complications during pregnancy and for a year afterward, and promotes digital tools like early warning systems to reduce disparities in maternal care. Additionally, it mandates a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the use of innovative technology and patient monitoring devices in maternity care, focusing on their impact on racial and ethnic biases and best practices for equitable use.