The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act seeks to significantly enhance emergency obstetric care in rural healthcare facilities across the United States, focusing on those without dedicated obstetric units. It introduces a new program to develop and facilitate access to evidence-based training for practitioners, enabling them to prepare for, identify, stabilize, and safely transfer patients experiencing various obstetric emergencies, including hemorrhage, severe hypertension, and perinatal mental health conditions. The legislation authorizes grants to eligible entities, such as rural hospitals and critical access hospitals , to integrate this obstetric readiness training, build workforce capacity, and purchase essential equipment. Funds can be used for: Purchasing equipment and providing technical assistance for training non-obstetric practitioners. Developing and implementing patient transfer protocols and network engagement. Hiring additional personnel and establishing training opportunities like clinical rotations and cross-training. These provisions aim to equip rural facilities with the resources needed to manage urgent maternal health situations effectively. Furthermore, the bill establishes a pilot program for teleconsultation , awarding grants to States, political subdivisions, and Tribal organizations to support urgent maternal healthcare in rural settings. This program will develop or improve statewide/regional telehealth access networks, providing rapid clinical consultations and referrals to specialty care. Finally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is mandated to conduct a comprehensive study on maternity ward closures in rural areas, patient transport patterns, and models for regional obstetric care partnerships, with a report due within three years.