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Maternal & Infant Health Care Quality Medicaid

(8 days ago) WEBMaternal & Infant Health Care Quality. Nearly two out of every three adult women enrolled in Medicaid are in their reproductive years (ages 19-44), and Medicaid currently finances about 42% of all births in the United States. 1 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid …

https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/quality-of-care/quality-improvement-initiatives/maternal-infant-health-care-quality/index.html

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Department of Health Maternal and Child Health

(4 days ago) WEBMaternal and Child Health Consortia (MCHC) The MCHC are non-profit partners that engage in various activities that work closely with the Department of Health to promote quality health services in New Jersey. You'll find our MCHC partners …

https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/maternalchild/

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Supporting Maternal Health Through Medicaid & the Children’s …

(9 days ago) WEBIn July 2022, CMS released its Maternity Care Action Plan to support the implementation of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Blueprint, which includes postpartum coverage extensions through Medicaid and CHIP. The action plan takes a holistic and …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/supporting-maternal-health-through-medicaid-childrens-health-insurance-program

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Medicaid Coverage of Pregnancy-Related Services: Findings from …

(Just Now) WEBCoverage for fertility care is a major gap in Medicaid. Just 11 states cover diagnostic testing related to fertility for women, and some of those states limit coverage to medical diagnoses.

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/report/medicaid-coverage-of-pregnancy-related-services-findings-from-a-2021-state-survey/

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Medicaid’s Role in Maternal Health : MACPAC

(9 days ago) WEBChapter 5 begins by describing the maternal and infant health outcomes that are raising alarm. It explains Medicaid’s role in providing maternity care and goes on to describe state-led and federal initiatives to improve access to care and the quality of services pregnant …

https://www.macpac.gov/publication/chapter-5-medicaids-role-in-maternal-health/

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HHS to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes with New CMS Care …

(2 days ago) WEBBiden-Harris Administration, committed to addressing the nation’s maternal health crisis, focuses on care to reduce disparities, improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women and their infants. The goal of the TMaH Model is to ensure …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/12/15/hhs-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes-with-new-cms-care-model-that-expands-access-to-services-other-proven-maternal-health-approaches.html

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Department of Health New Jersey Maternal Data Center

(5 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health is committed to using research, data, and state-wide outreach collaboratives to end preventable morbidity, mortality and racial disparities in New Jersey maternity care and to improve health outcomes for mothers. On this site, …

https://www.nj.gov/health/maternal/

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Medicaid Expansion Narrows Maternal Health Coverage Gaps, …

(9 days ago) WEB4 MATERNAL HEALTH AND MEDICAID EXPANSION CCF.GEORGETOWN.EDU SEPTEMBER 2021 Medicaid Expansion Leads to Reduced Uninsured Rates for Women of Childbearing Age Researchers have found that Medicaid expansion is also associated …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/maternal-health-and-medex-final.pdf

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Medicaid Managed Care is Essential for Improving Maternal Health

(1 days ago) WEBAs the predominant Medicaid service delivery system in most states across the country, Medicaid managed care provides vital care and services to millions of pregnant and postpartum mothers. Given very concerning maternal health outcome …

https://modernmedicaid.org/medicaid-managed-care-is-essential-for-improving-maternal-health-outcomes/

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Improving maternal health outcomes in Medicaid through FQHCs …

(8 days ago) WEBState Medicaid programs, MCOs and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are in a unique position to address adverse outcomes and improve health for pregnant individuals and infants. This policy brief created by the National FQHC …

https://www.uhccommunityandstate.com/content/topic-profiles/partnering-with-health-centers/improving-maternal-health-outcomes-in-medicaid-through-fqhcs-and-managed-care

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Closing Gaps in Maternal Health Coverage: Medicaid/CHIP …

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2019 and 2020, five federal bills were proposed to extend Medicaid/CHIP coverage for 12 months continuously following the end of pregnancy, reflecting various approaches to financing and required state actions. The Helping Medicaid Offer …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2021/jan/closing-gaps-maternal-health-postpartum-medicaid-chip

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Improving Maternal Health Outcomes: State Policy Actions and

(4 days ago) WEBManaged care organizations (MCOs) contracting strategies to drive innovation and equity. Medicaid can also work with sister agencies such as public health to further advance policies and programs by bringing stakeholders together to, for …

https://www.chcs.org/resource/improving-maternal-health-outcomes-state-policy-actions-and-opportunities/

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The Critical Role of Medicaid in Addressing Maternal Health …

(1 days ago) WEB“If you can invest in the mother, you can change a generation.” – Cheryl Roberts. This episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast highlights the need to better address maternal health disparities, particularly for Black, American Indian, and …

https://medicaiddirectors.org/resource/the-critical-role-of-medicaid-in-addressing-maternal-health-disparities/

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CMS Releases Maternity Care Action Plan to Implement Biden …

(1 days ago) WEBToday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled its Maternity Care Action Plan to support the implementation of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis.The action plan …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-releases-maternity-care-action-plan-implement-biden-harris-maternal-health-blueprint-launches

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States Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage To Support …

(3 days ago) WEBWorking to ensure pregnant and postpartum women have comprehensive, continuous health insurance coverage. Approximately 1 in 4 births in the U.S. are covered under Medicaid. Initially, coverage lasted up to 60 days after the end of pregnancy. Yet, …

https://nursejournal.org/articles/medicaid-postpartum-coverage/

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New Brief: States Focus on Improving Maternal Health Outcomes …

(Just Now) WEBPublic transparency and accountability for maternal health data in Medicaid, and leveraging Medicaid managed care contracts, are two other strategies that can lead to improvements in maternal health outcomes and reduce racial health …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2023/03/21/new-brief-states-focus-on-improving-maternal-health-outcomes-amid-worsening-maternal-mortality-crisis/

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Federal Task Force Releases National Strategy to Improve Maternal

(Just Now) WEBThis week the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health released a national strategy to improve maternal health care and an accompanying report to Congress.The federal interagency task force was created under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/17/federal-task-force-releases-national-strategy-to-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-includes-medicaid-policies/

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb maternal …

(2 days ago) WEBMedicaid pays for about 41% of births in the U.S., executive director of the Maternal Health Access Project in Missouri, called her service a “lifesaving resource” that is free and easy to

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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2022 Core Set of Maternal and Perinatal Health Measures for …

(7 days ago) WEB2022 Core Set of Maternal and Perinatal Health Measures for Medicaid and CHIP (Maternity Core Set) To support CMS’s maternal and perinatal health-focused efforts, CMS identified a core set of 9 measures for voluntary reporting by state Medicaid and CHIP …

https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/quality-of-care/downloads/2022-maternity-core-set.pdf

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Medicaid tests diaper delivery for newborns - Axios

(7 days ago) WEBMedicaid typically may allow for coverage of diapers when there's medical need related to incontinence issues. CMS said expanding this coverage more broadly will reduce health care use and improve infant health, notably by reducing diaper rash and …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/20/medicaid-diaper-delivery

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health

(8 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20240514/maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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Report: Md. shows 'incremental' gains on maternal mental health, …

(4 days ago) WEBIn 2023, Maryland was one of the top 10 states in maternal health care — but it still only received a C-, along with nine other states. Only California earned a B- in 2023. Some metrics consider Medicaid coverage, access to maternal mental health …

https://www.marylandmatters.org/2024/05/20/report-md-shows-incremental-gains-on-maternal-mental-health-but-still-needs-work/

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Minority women unsatisfied with pregnancy care, sound alarm for …

(5 days ago) WEBAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the maternal mortality rate in the United States stands at approximately 17.4 deaths per 100,000 live births. When broken down by

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/healthcare/2024/05/20/minority-women-unsatisfied-with-pregnancy-care-sound-alarm-for-change/73632532007/

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Protect Our Care: Celebrating Mother’s Day 2024: A Spotlight On

(Just Now) WEBAs we celebrate Mother’s Day this May, Protect Our Care is highlighting the state of maternal health care in America. The Biden-Harris administration is working to improve access to quality, comprehensive health care by expanding coverage, reducing costs, …

https://www.wispolitics.com/2024/protect-our-care-celebrating-mothers-day-2024-a-spotlight-on-maternal-health/

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The role of Medicaid policy in driving disparities in maternal health

(4 days ago) WEBContact Information. Kate Stout. 503-494-0885. [email protected]. Learn more. This talk will be in-person and online. In this talk, Dr. Maria Rodriguez will describe the effect that restricting access to care during pregnancy by citizenship status has on immigrant …

https://www.ohsu.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/role-medicaid-policy-driving-disparities-maternal-health

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Administration releases maternal mental health plan - Roll Call

(4 days ago) WEBThe fiscal 2023 omnibus spending law directed the Department of Health and Human Services to form an advisory committee focused on maternal mental health care. The plan released Tuesday stems from

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/administration-releases-maternal-mental-health-plan/

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Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profits and Maternal and Early …

(7 days ago) WEBLike most states, Nebraska contracts with managed care organizations (MCOs) to deliver covered services to people enrolled in Medicaid.Unlike most states, Nebraska operates a Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund.Established in 2020, …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/09/medicaid-managed-care-excess-profits-and-maternal-and-early-childhood-health-in-nebraska/

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AHA Statement for Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Rural …

(5 days ago) WEBStatement of theAmerican Hospital Associationfor theCommittee on Financeof theU.S. Senate“Rural Health Care: Supporting Lives and Improving Communities”. May 16, 2024. On behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health …

https://www.aha.org/testimony/2024-05-16-aha-statement-senate-finance-committee-hearing-rural-health-care

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Addressing Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Care

(8 days ago) WEBBeginning in Fall 2024, CMS will convene an affinity group focused on addressing maternal mental health and substance use disorders. State teams, led by Medicaid or CHIP program staff, may consider joining this action-oriented affinity group and learn through …

https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/quality-of-care/quality-improvement-initiatives/maternal-infant-health-care-quality/addressing-maternal-mental-health-and-substance-use-care-and-outcomes/index.html

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Lapse in payments by CarePoint to state program puts funding for …

(8 days ago) WEBCarePoint owes Hudson County $7.29 million for the past six months of the New Jersey County Option Hospital Fee Program, a program that connects hospitals with extra Medicaid funding, sources

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2024/05/lapse-in-payments-by-carepoint-to-state-program-puts-funding-for-other-hudson-hospitals-in-jeopardy.html

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New Brief Unpacks Medicaid and CHIP Mental Health and …

(1 days ago) WEBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. And with Medicaid (alongside the Children’s Health Insurance Program) serving as the largest payer of behavioral health services and covering more than half of all childre n in the US, you can’t talk about …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/20/new-brief-unpacks-medicaid-and-chip-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-provisions-in-2024-government-funding-package/

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