Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program

HB 158 establishes a two-year pilot program within Maryland's Medical Assistance Program (MAP) to support pregnant and postpartum MAP recipients diagnosed with maternal hypertension (high blood pressure during pregnancy) or maternal diabetes. The program provides remote patient monitoring using FDA-approved technology (tracking blood pressure, glucose, weight) and clinical support from licensed nurses, dietitians, and diabetes specialists via participating managed care organizations. It allocates up to $600,000 for the pilot, requiring participating organizations to contract with technology vendors, train participants, and implement escalation pathways for urgent health concerns. The program aims to improve maternal and infant outcomes for high-risk participants, with findings reported to the legislature by 2028.