Bill
SB 6148
Overview: SB 6148, Establishing maternal and perinatal quality of care metrics for Washingtonians on medicaid.Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to improve maternal and perinatal h
Overview: SB 6148, Establishing maternal and perinatal quality of care metrics for Washingtonians on medicaid.
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to improve maternal and perinatal health outcomes for Medicaid recipients in Washington state. It seeks to establish a set of quality of care metrics to assess and monitor the performance of healthcare providers and facilities serving this population.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Health Care Authority to develop a set of maternal and perinatal quality of care metrics in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Mandates the regular collection and reporting of data on these metrics by healthcare providers and facilities
- Directs the Health Care Authority to use the metrics to evaluate the quality of care and identify areas for improvement
- Authorizes the Health Care Authority to provide financial incentives to providers and facilities that meet or exceed the established quality standards
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or postpartum, as well as their newborns
- Healthcare providers and facilities that serve Medicaid patients, including hospitals, clinics, and midwifery practices
- The Health Care Authority, which will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the quality of care metrics
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been returned to the Senate Rules Committee for third reading, indicating that it is still in the legislative process. If passed, the Health Care Authority will have to develop the quality of care metrics and establish the reporting and incentive framework within a specified timeframe.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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