Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Impact
The legislation significantly impacts state laws regarding healthcare provision for pregnant women, particularly concerning the diagnosis of preeclampsia. It obligates hospitals, birthing centers, and other healthcare providers to distribute blood pressure monitors without cost and to offer educational resources about preeclampsia. Furthermore, facilities are required to collect and report health outcome data related to patients using these monitors. This initiative aligns with proactive healthcare measures designed to improve outcomes for mothers and children, illustrating a commitment to targeted maternal health strategies.
Summary
Senate Bill S2503 mandates that health insurers in New Jersey cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers diagnosed with preeclampsia. It also requires healthcare professionals to provide a validated home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with this condition, aiming to enhance maternal and neonatal health outcomes. The bill recognizes that preeclampsia, which affects approximately 5-8% of pregnant women in New Jersey, can lead to severe health complications if high blood pressure is not monitored effectively. As such, early detection is considered vital to prevent maternal and infant morbidity and mortality rates associated with the disorder.
Contention
While the measures stipulated in S2503 are primarily designed to enhance maternal health, potential areas of contention may arise concerning the cost implications for insurance providers and state health programs. Critics may express concerns about the budgetary impact on health coverage premiums and how these new requirements could affect overall healthcare accessibility. Furthermore, discussions around the adequacy of training provided to patients on using monitors and interpreting data may also generate debate, particularly concerning informed patient advocacy and health literacy. The bill includes appropriations of $1 million to assist with these initial implementation costs, which will necessitate careful fiscal oversight.
Same As
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
NJ A5044
Carry Over
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
NJ S3517
Carry Over
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Requires MO HealthNet and health benefit plans providing for maternity benefits to cover a home blood pressure monitoring device and associated services for pregnant and postpartum women
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Requires health insurers to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers with preeclampsia; requires health care professionals to provide home blood pressure monitor to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia.