NJ A1996

Requires birthing centers, federally qualified health centers, and licensed health care practitioners providing prenatal or postpartum care to adopt policies for evaluating patients for hypertensive disorders related to pregnancy, including postpartum preeclampsia and hypertension

Applies to pregnant persons and those seeking treatment within 12 weeks of giving birth who show symptoms of hypertensive disorders and have not previously been diagnosed with the condition

Mandates providers inform patients about hypertensive disorders, their warning signs and symptoms, the benefits of evaluation, and the benefits of home blood pressure monitoring

Requires providers to discuss evaluation results with patients and develop evidence-based treatment plans for those with positive preeclampsia evaluations

Takes effect 180 days following enactment; authorizes the Commissioner of Health and State Board of Medical Examiners to adopt implementing regulations