(a) The Department of Health shall create a comprehensive statewide system of care addressing maternal health to be called the “Maternal Outcomes Management System”.
(b) The Maternal Outcomes Management System shall without limitation:(1) (A) Research and organize maternal health resources.(B) The Department of Health, in conjunction with other state agencies as appropriate, shall maintain on the website of the Department of Health resources pertaining to maternal health, including without limitation information regarding:(i) Enrollment in the Arkansas Medicaid Program;(ii) Lactation education;(iii) Provider access;(iv) Transportation resources;(v) Maternal health education; and(vi) Local community support services;(2) Provide education to patients and clinicians regarding maternal health issues;(3) Incentivize best practices for maternal health through the grant program described in § 20-16-2703;(4) In conjunction with the Arkansas Hospital Association, Inc., the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Health, collect data concerning maternal health from birthing and delivery hospitals to promote best practices and to identify opportunities for improvement in maternal health care;(5) Develop a platform for structured peer review; and(6) Coordinate care through the continuum of services needed to ensure the best maternal health outcomes.
(1) (A) Research and organize maternal health resources.(B) The Department of Health, in conjunction with other state agencies as appropriate, shall maintain on the website of the Department of Health resources pertaining to maternal health, including without limitation information regarding:(i) Enrollment in the Arkansas Medicaid Program;(ii) Lactation education;(iii) Provider access;(iv) Transportation resources;(v) Maternal health education; and(vi) Local community support services;
(A) Research and organize maternal health resources.
(B) The Department of Health, in conjunction with other state agencies as appropriate, shall maintain on the website of the Department of Health resources pertaining to maternal health, including without limitation information regarding:(i) Enrollment in the Arkansas Medicaid Program;(ii) Lactation education;(iii) Provider access;(iv) Transportation resources;(v) Maternal health education; and(vi) Local community support services;
(i) Enrollment in the Arkansas Medicaid Program;
(ii) Lactation education;
(iii) Provider access;
(iv) Transportation resources;
(v) Maternal health education; and
(vi) Local community support services;
(2) Provide education to patients and clinicians regarding maternal health issues;
(3) Incentivize best practices for maternal health through the grant program described in § 20-16-2703;
(4) In conjunction with the Arkansas Hospital Association, Inc., the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Health, collect data concerning maternal health from birthing and delivery hospitals to promote best practices and to identify opportunities for improvement in maternal health care;
(5) Develop a platform for structured peer review; and
(6) Coordinate care through the continuum of services needed to ensure the best maternal health outcomes.
(c) The activities of the Maternal Outcomes Management System under this section and the additional requirements under this subchapter are contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funding.