TX
Texas House Bill HB1428

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1428

Caption

Relating to a grant program to support the participation by certain health care providers in TexasAIM.

Impact

The implementation of the TexasAIM Grant Program is anticipated to provide much-needed financial assistance to healthcare providers, covering travel and attendance costs for training sessions aimed at enhancing maternal health care. By prioritizing funding for providers in rural and underserved areas, the bill aligns with broader efforts to improve health outcomes for communities that face significant barriers to healthcare access. This legislative action underscores the state's commitment to tackling health disparities and enhancing maternal safety through education and improved practices.

Summary

House Bill 1428 focuses on establishing a grant program known as the TexasAIM Grant Program, which aims to support health care providers, particularly those located in rural or medically underserved areas. The bill seeks to facilitate participation by these providers in TexasAIM collaborative learning sessions, which are designed to help reduce incidents of preventable maternal death and severe maternal morbidity through the implementation of best practices in maternal safety and healthcare. This program is set to be administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in collaboration with relevant organizations, ensuring that the program is both practical and impactful in addressing maternal health issues across Texas.

Contention

Despite the positive intentions behind the bill, there may be points of contention, particularly regarding the allocation of funds and the criteria for grant eligibility. Stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of grant programs in genuinely improving maternal health outcomes and whether additional funding mechanisms should be introduced to ensure comprehensive coverage of maternal healthcare needs. Additionally, there could be discussions about the balance of resources between urban versus rural healthcare providers, ensuring that all areas receive equitable support in addressing maternal health challenges.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4835

Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB4928

Relating to the continuation of certain health care provider participation programs in certain counties.

TX HB4775

Relating to the operations of certain local health care provider participation programs.

TX HB4143

Relating to the operations of certain local health care provider participation programs.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB3724

Relating to the maternal mental health peer support pilot program for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.

TX SB24

Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

TX HB3762

Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.

TX HB400

Relating to innovation grant programs to support residency training programs in psychiatric specialty fields and recruitment, training, and retention programs in behavioral health fields.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.