Report on payment methodologies for transferring pregnant women between facilities before, during, and after childbirth

(a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, not later than 36 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the payment methodologies under Medicaid for the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum transfer of pregnant women from one health care facility to another, including any potential disincentives or regulatory barriers to such transfers. (b) Consultation In developing the report required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the advisory committee established under section 12(c).