Maternal CARE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 4, 2018)
Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act or the Maternal CARE Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health professional training programs for training that addresses implicit bias (e.g., racial bias) in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration must award grants to up to 10 states for pregnancy medical home programs that reduce adverse maternal health outcomes and racial disparities. Among other requirements, such programs must prioritize the care of Medicaid enrollees.
The National Academy of Medicine must make recommendations for incorporating bias recognition in clinical skills tests at medical schools.
What just happenedSep 8, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 4, 2018
- Sep 8, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House