This bill establishes a three-year Obstetric Discrimination Prevention and Mitigation Pilot Program within the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) to address obstetric discrimination in maternity care. The program will utilize a perinatal quality improvement measurement tool and will involve selected maternity care hospitals and licensed birthing centers. These facilities will be required to undergo training on obstetric discrimination and the measurement tool, with a focus on assessing the impact of discrimination on Black mothers' birthing experiences and improving maternal health outcomes. The selection of participating facilities will be conducted by the Commissioner of Health in consultation with a content expert from the Department of Human Services (DHS).

Funding for the pilot program will be provided through the State Medicaid program, utilizing a value-based payment system that incentivizes hospitals and birthing centers to reduce adverse pregnancy-related experiences linked to obstetric discrimination. The DOH is responsible for reporting on the program's effectiveness and making recommendations for future legislative or regulatory actions to enhance maternal health care for Black mothers. Additionally, the bill requires the DOH to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within four years, analyzing the program's impact and including recommendations for improvement. The commissioner will also seek any necessary State plan amendments or waivers to implement the bill's provisions and secure federal funding for State Medicaid expenditures.