Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act; Connected MOM Act
Summary
The "Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act" or the "Connected MOM Act" aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes by addressing barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress. This report will contain information on authorities and State practices for covering remote physiological monitoring devices.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to updated resources for State Medicaid programs. These resources will be consistent with the recommendations provided in the report to Congress. The goal is to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in State Medicaid programs.
Potential Benefits
- Improved maternal and child health outcomes through better monitoring.
- Increased access to remote physiological monitoring devices for Medicaid recipients.
- Informed policy decisions based on the Secretary's report to Congress.
- Updated resources and toolkits for State Medicaid programs.
- Potential reduction in healthcare costs associated with maternal and child health.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with implementing and maintaining remote monitoring programs.
- Possible privacy concerns related to the collection and transmission of patient data.
- Risk of exacerbating existing health disparities if access to technology is unequal.
- Administrative burden on State Medicaid programs to adapt to new guidelines.
- Reliance on technology may reduce face-to-face interaction with healthcare providers.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It promotes the health and well-being of mothers and children. Congress has the power to enact legislation necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers (Article I, Section 8).
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).