To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes.
Summary
S. 2621 aims to reduce maternal mortality by reauthorizing support for state-based maternal mortality review committees. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention. The bill also extends funding for these programs through 2030, increasing the allocated amount to $100,000,000 per fiscal year.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely lead to improved data collection and analysis of maternal mortality cases. Hospitals and professional societies will receive updated best practices for prevention. Increased funding should enhance the capacity of state-based review committees to address maternal mortality.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced data collection on maternal mortality through improved death record reporting.
- Dissemination of best practices to hospitals and professional societies.
- Increased funding for state-based maternal mortality review committees.
- Potential reduction in preventable maternal deaths.
- Improved coordination among healthcare providers and death certifiers.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased government spending, potentially impacting the federal budget.
- Potential for bureaucratic inefficiencies in disseminating best practices.
- Reliance on state-level implementation, which may vary in effectiveness.
- No direct provisions addressing socioeconomic factors contributing to maternal mortality.
- Possible delays in the implementation of best practices due to administrative processes.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It falls under Congress's power to legislate on matters related to public health. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
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).