What does Preamble of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to require providers to disclose policies concerning the minimum gestational age for providing life-saving care to premature infants. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes findings related to the resuscitation of premature babies. Hospitals exhibit varying capacities for premature baby resuscitation. Parents of premature babies sometimes encounter a lack of expected life-saving treatment at certain neonatal intensive care units. Practices regarding intensive care for babies born before 22 weeks gestation differ among U.S. hospitals. Data suggests improved neonatal outcomes when premature babies are born at centers consistently providing life-saving treatment. The findings state that parents should have increased transparency regarding obstetric and neonatal care in cases of extreme prematurity.

What does DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS. of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025 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 requirements, case-by-case decision-making processes, and transfer procedures. Practitioners providing obstetric services must disclose hospital policies on life-saving care for premature infants to patients during the first prenatal visit. The disclosed information includes whether there is a minimum gestational age, if decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, and the hospital's transfer process for infants needing neonatal intensive care.

What does HOSPITAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING CARE FOR PREMATURE BIRTHS. of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 1866(a)(1) of the Social Security Act. Subparagraphs (W) and (X) are moved within the existing structure. Changes are made to subparagraphs (X) and (Y) involving the removal of specific punctuation. A new subparagraph (Z) is added, requiring hospitals to satisfy disclosure requirements. Hospitals must satisfy the disclosure requirement under section 3(a) of the Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025. Practitioners providing obstetric services at hospitals must satisfy the disclosure requirement under section 3(b) of the Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025. These requirements are effective beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

What does PROHIBITING FEDERAL MEDICAID AND CHIP FUNDING FOR HOSPITALS AND of Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025 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 providers to satisfy disclosure requirements described in Section 3 of the Neonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025 to receive Medicaid funding. This requirement applies to amounts expended for care or services furnished under the plan. Section 2107(e)(1)(O) of the Social Security Act is also amended to include reference to 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 2025

Last updated: 7/24/2025 · Introduced: 7/24/2025

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

Hospitals must publicly disclose their policies regarding life-saving care for premature infants, including minimum gestational age requirements and transfer procedures.
Healthcare practitioners providing obstetric services are required to inform patients about hospital policies on premature infant care during prenatal visits.
Hospitals and obstetric providers risk losing Medicaid funding if they fail to comply with the mandated disclosure requirements established by this Act.

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