What does Preamble of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to require providers to disclose policies concerning the minimum gestational age at which life-saving care will be provided to an infant following premature birth. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 12, 2026, by Mr. Mackenzie.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026.

What does FINDINGS. of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes findings related to the resuscitation of premature babies. Hospitals demonstrate varying capabilities in resuscitating premature infants. Some parents of premature babies have encountered situations where expected life-saving treatment is not offered. Practices regarding intensive care for babies born before 22 weeks gestation differ among hospitals. Data suggests improved neonatal outcomes when premature babies are born at centers consistently providing life-saving treatment. The findings indicate a need for increased transparency in obstetric and neonatal care, particularly concerning parental consent and treatment courses for extreme prematurity.

What does DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS. of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes disclosure requirements related to the provision of life-saving care to premature infants. Hospitals are required to publicly disclose their policies regarding life-saving care for premature infants, including minimum gestational age criteria, case-by-case decision-making processes, and transfer protocols. Practitioners providing obstetric services must disclose hospital policies on life-saving care for premature infants to patients during their first prenatal visit, covering similar elements as the hospital requirements.

What does HOSPITAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING CARE FOR PREMATURE BIRTHS. of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act regarding hospital disclosures for premature births Hospitals must satisfy the disclosure requirement under the Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026 Practitioners providing obstetric services at hospitals must also satisfy the disclosure requirement

What does PROHIBITING FEDERAL MEDICAID AND CHIP FUNDING FOR HOSPITALS AND of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1903(i) of the Social Security Act to add a new paragraph (28). The new paragraph (28) requires hospitals and obstetric service providers to satisfy disclosure requirements described in Section 3 of the Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026 to receive federal Medicaid and CHIP funding. This section also amends Section 2107(e)(1)(O) of the Social Security Act to include the new paragraph (28). The amendments made by this section will take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

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Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

Hospitals must publicly disclose their policies regarding life-saving care for premature infants, including minimum gestational age criteria and transfer protocols.
Practitioners providing obstetric services must inform patients about hospital policies on life-saving care for premature infants during their first prenatal visit.
Hospitals and obstetric service providers are required to comply with these disclosure requirements to receive federal Medicaid and CHIP funding.

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