Section 34.0155 - Report on Pregnancy-Related Deaths, Severe Maternal Morbidity, and Postpartum Depression The commission shall:
(1) evaluate options for reducing pregnancy-related deaths, focusing on the most prevalent causes of pregnancy-related deaths as identified in the joint biennial report required under Section 34.015, and for treating postpartum depression in economically disadvantaged women;(2) in coordination with the department and the review committee, identify strategies to:(A) lower costs of providing medical assistance under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, related to severe maternal morbidity and chronic illness; and(B) improve quality outcomes related to the underlying causes of severe maternal morbidity and chronic illness; and(3) not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the Legislative Budget Board, and the appropriate standing committees of the legislature a written report that includes:(A) a summary of the commission's and department's efforts to accomplish the tasks described by Subdivisions (1) and (2); and(B) a summary of the report required by Section 34.0156.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 34.0155
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 601,Sec. 17, eff. 6/10/2019.Added by Acts 2017SP1, 2017, ch. 12,Sec. 8, eff. 8/16/2017.