S-893 : Still Just a Bill

Tech to Save Moms Act

This bill supports the use of technology to improve, and address disparities in, maternal health outcomes.

Specifically, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation may test telehealth models to screen and treat common pregnancy-related complications for Medicaid enrollees.

In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to

  • evaluate and expand the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning models by entities that provide services to pregnant and postpartum individuals in medically underserved areas or from certain populations, and
  • reduce racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes by increasing access to digital tools.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must also study the use of technology in maternal health care.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-23IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2021-03-23IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Digital media
  • Disability and health-based discrimination
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Educational technology and distance education
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health care quality
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Medicaid
  • Medical education
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Mental health
  • Minority health
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Right of privacy
  • Technology assessment
  • Women's health

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