Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act
Dec 20, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 2347
Became law: Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 2347
Became law: Dec 20, 2022
Summary
Requires the Federal Communications Commission to add data about maternal deaths and severe health problems to its national broadband health maps.
What problem does this solve?
Policymakers lack a clear view of how internet access relates to maternal health problems across the country. This law helps solve this by adding maternal health data to the FCC's broadband maps, showing areas where both problems exist.
What does this law do?
Integrates maternal health data into FCC maps
Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to add data on maternal deaths and severe health issues, including for up to one year after childbirth, to its Mapping Broadband Health in America platform.
Who does this affect?
- Pregnant and postpartum individuals
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Healthcare providers and policymakers
What is the real world impact?
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Highlights areas needing better healthcare and internet
By mapping maternal health issues alongside broadband availability, the government can better target resources to communities where mothers are at risk, potentially improving access to telehealth and online health information.
When does this start?
The Federal Communications Commission must update its broadband health maps with maternal health data within 180 days of the law's enactment on December 20, 2022.
Deadline for FCC map update
The FCC must add maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity data to its Mapping Broadband Health in America platform no later than 180 days after the law was enacted.