Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB0898 establishes a maternal health monitoring pilot program administered by the bureau of TennCare, aimed at providing remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and diabetes to eligible participants who are pregnant and enrolled in TennCare. The bill requires the bureau to select a managed care organization and a technology vendor to implement the program, ensuring that eligible participants receive necessary monitoring and support during their pregnancy and up to three months postpartum. Key provisions include the requirement for the technology vendor to deliver monitoring devices, provide training for participants, and ensure health data is monitored by licensed healthcare providers.
Tennessee SB0898 establishes a maternal health monitoring pilot program administered by the bureau of TennCare, aimed at providing remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and diabetes to eligible participants who are pregnant and enrolled in TennCare. The bill requires the bureau to select a managed care organization and a technology vendor to implement the program, ensuring that eligible participants receive necessary monitoring and support during their pregnancy and up to three months postpartum. Key provisions include the requirement for the technology vendor to deliver monitoring devices, provide training for participants, and ensure health data is monitored by licensed healthcare providers.
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