Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act aims to improve obstetric emergency care in rural areas.
The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act seeks to enhance obstetric emergency care in rural areas by providing grants for obstetric readiness training, equipment, and support services. It establishes a training program for non-obstetric health professionals in rural facilities, supports maternal health care telehealth access programs, and mandates a study on maternity ward closures and regional patient transport patterns. The act also includes provisions for a pilot program for teleconsultation and authorizes appropriations for these initiatives.
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