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Subcommittee advances 300‑participant pilot to remotely monitor maternal hypertension and diabetes
Summary
House Bill 1976, creating a pilot for remote patient monitoring of maternal hypertension and diabetes for 300 participants, was reported and referred to appropriations by an 8-0 vote; supporters said the program could cut maternal morbidity and improve access in maternity‑care deserts.
The subcommittee reported House Bill 1976 by an 8-0 vote to refer the measure to the Appropriations Committee. The bill directs the Department of Health to implement a pilot providing remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and diabetes for 300 eligible participants and requires a final report to the governor and General Assembly no later than 18 months after the first participant is enrolled.
Delegate Loeffler, the bill’s sponsor, said maternal morbidity and mortality are…
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