U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, Tina Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Maternal Health Care

Office of Senator Katie Britt

Apr 3, 2024

Announces proposed bipartisan legislation, the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act, to increase preparedness for rural hospitals and doctors in emergency obstetric care. The legislation would create training programs, offer grants, and develop pilot telehealth services. Also describes other healthcare related legislation.

Emergency department and urgent care services · Funding · Health workforce education and training · Legislation and regulations · Maternal health and prenatal care · Telehealth