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HR 1254119th CongressIntroduced
Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
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The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act aims to improve obstetric emergency care in rural areas by establishing training programs, providing grants for equipment and supplies, creating a teleconsultation pilot program, and conducting studies on rural obstetric care.
Key Points
- 1Establishes evidence-based training program for practitioners in rural health facilities without dedicated obstetric units
- 2Authorizes $5 million for fiscal years 2026-2028 for obstetric readiness training grants
- 3Provides $15 million for fiscal years 2026-2029 for equipment, supplies, and workforce capacity grants
- 4Creates pilot program for maternal health teleconsultation with $5 million authorization
- 5Requires study on maternity ward closures and regional patient transport patterns
- 6Targets rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, and rural emergency hospitals in maternity care shortage areas
Impact Areas
Rural healthcare facilitiesObstetric care providersPregnant women in rural areasMaternal health outcomesHealthcare workforce training
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