What does Preamble of Tech to Save Moms Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It proposes authorizing grants to evaluate, develop, and expand technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models. The stated purpose of these grants is to improve maternal health outcomes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tech to Save Moms Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Tech to Save Moms Act'.

What does INTEGRATED TELEHEALTH MODELS IN MATERNITY CARE SERVICES. of Tech to Save Moms Act do?

This section amends Section 1115A(b)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act. The amendment allows for the adoption and use of telehealth tools for screening, monitoring, and management of common health complications during pregnancy. This telehealth support is specifically related to individuals receiving medical assistance under title XIX. The telehealth support period is limited to not more than a 1-year period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy. The amendment will take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

What does GRANTS TO EXPAND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED COLLABORATIVE of Tech to Save Moms Act do?

This section amends Title III of the Public Health Service Act to establish grants for evaluating, developing, and expanding technology-enabled collaborative learning models to improve maternal health outcomes. Grants will be awarded to eligible entities operating in health professional shortage areas, areas with high maternal mortality rates, rural and underserved areas, and areas with significant maternal health disparities. Recipients must use grant funds to train maternal health care providers on topics including safety, implicit bias, maternal mental health, and the use of remote patient monitoring tools. The grants also support evaluating the impact of these models on access to care, patient health outcomes, and patient experience. The Secretary may coordinate with other agencies to ensure access to reliable internet for grantees. The Secretary is authorized to appropriate $6,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section. An 'eligible entity' includes those providing or supporting maternal health care services to underserved populations, including American Indians and Alaska Natives.

What does GRANTS TO PROMOTE EQUITY IN MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES THROUGH of Tech to Save Moms Act do?

This section establishes a grant program to promote equity in maternal health outcomes through digital tools. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award grants to eligible entities to increase access to provider-facing technologies and other digital tools related to maternal health care. Applications for grants must be submitted to the Secretary, who will determine the required information. The Secretary will prioritize grant applications from areas with high maternal mortality rates, health professional shortage areas, or those promoting technology addressing maternal health disparities. The Secretary may award a maximum of one grant, with a duration of five years. The Secretary will provide technical assistance to grant recipients regarding the development, use, evaluation, and sustainability of digital tools. Grant recipients must submit reports to the Secretary, and the Secretary must submit a report to Congress evaluating the program's effectiveness and providing recommendations. The report to Congress will include recommendations on topics such as technology privacy, telehealth reimbursement, data sharing, and barriers to telehealth access. A total of $6,000,000 is authorized for appropriation each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section.

What does REPORT ON THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN MATERNITY CARE. of Tech to Save Moms Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on technology and patient monitoring devices in maternity care. The study must examine the use of innovative technology, including artificial intelligence, and patient monitoring devices in maternal health care. A key focus of the study is to assess the extent to which these technologies have affected racial or ethnic biases in maternal health care. The study will identify best practices for reducing and preventing racial or ethnic biases in the use of technology and monitoring devices. The study will also identify best practices for using technology and monitoring devices for pregnant and postpartum individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups. The study must address privacy and security safeguards related to the use of these technologies. The National Academies are required to transmit a report on the study's results to Congress within 24 months of the Act's enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Tech to Save Moms Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Maternal mortality” is defined as a death occurring during or within a 1-year period after pregnancy, caused by pregnancy-related or childbirth complications, including suicide or overdose. “Maternity care provider” includes physicians, physician assistants, midwives, advanced practice registered nurses, doulas, and lactation consultants with a focus on maternal or perinatal health. “Postpartum” refers to the 1-year period following the last day of pregnancy. “Racial and ethnic minority group” has the meaning defined in section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act. “Severe maternal morbidity” means a health condition, including mental health conditions and substance use disorders, attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth that results in significant short-term or long-term consequences.

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Tech to Save Moms Act

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Nikema Williams (D-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes grants to evaluate and expand technology-enabled learning models aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, prioritizing underserved areas and providers.
It allows for the use of telehealth tools for pregnancy screening, monitoring, and management for individuals receiving Medicaid, limited to one year after the pregnancy ends.
The bill establishes a grant program to promote equitable maternal health outcomes through digital tools, prioritizing areas with high maternal mortality rates and disparities.
It mandates a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to assess the impact of technology and patient monitoring devices on racial and ethnic biases in maternal health care.
The legislation authorizes $6 million annually from 2027 through 2031 to fund these grant programs and the mandated study.

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