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HB 2109

Maternal Health Data and Quality Measures, Task Force on; State Health Commissioner to reestablish.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Helmer and 7 co-sponsors

Virginia reestablishes a maternal health task force to develop standardized data collection and quality measures aimed at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity, effective July 1, 2025.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0697)
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Bill Summary · HB 2109

Legislative bill overview

HB 2109 reestablishes Virginia's Task Force on Maternal Health Data and Quality Measures and directs the State Health Commissioner to lead efforts to develop standardized metrics for evaluating maternal health outcomes. The bill aims to improve data collection and transparency regarding maternal mortality and morbidity rates across the state's healthcare system.

Why is this important

Maternal mortality and severe pregnancy complications have been rising nationally, with significant disparities affecting Black women and rural communities. By establishing standardized data collection and quality measures, Virginia can identify gaps in care, track progress on maternal health interventions, and inform policy decisions to reduce preventable maternal deaths and injuries.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy and reporting burden: Healthcare providers may face increased administrative requirements to report detailed maternal health data, raising concerns about compliance costs and patient privacy protections
  • Resource allocation: The task force and enhanced data collection require state funding; some may question whether resources should prioritize clinical services instead of data infrastructure
  • Accountability mechanisms: The bill doesn't specify enforcement mechanisms if quality measures reveal poor outcomes, leaving unclear what actions would follow data collection

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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