This bill establishes a framework for collecting and reporting maternal and perinatal quality of care metrics for Medicaid beneficiaries in Washington State. It introduces a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW, mandating that starting January 1, 2025, the state authority will collect data on all quality measures related to maternal and perinatal health identified by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) as part of the maternity core set. The bill emphasizes the importance of these measures in evaluating and improving maternal and perinatal health outcomes for Washingtonians.

Additionally, the bill requires the authority to publish an annual report by June 30, 2026, and each year thereafter, detailing the data collected, progress made in improving health outcomes, and steps taken to enhance care quality. This report will be made publicly available on the authority's website, ensuring transparency and accountability in the state's efforts to improve maternal and perinatal health care for Medicaid recipients.