BO’s Act

HR 5458, the BO’s Act (Baby Observation Act), mandates a study on home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants under two years old. The study, to be conducted by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, will examine best practices to reduce infant sleep-related deaths, evaluate monitor effectiveness and accuracy, establish healthcare coverage criteria, and assess whether monitors meet standards for insurance coverage under Medicaid, CHIP, and private plans. It does not change current coverage rules but requires a report analyzing evidence on these devices. The study must be completed within 15 months of the bill’s enactment and funded from an existing trust fund.