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State Policy Considerations to Support Equitable Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs 

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12 The National Care Coordination Standards for CYSHCN , which note that health equity is foundational in care coordination for CYSHCN, in addition to cultural and linguistic competency, accessibility, and partnership with families. Of the over 15 million CYSHCN in the U.S., percent receive care in a well-functioning system, 1 and 44.6

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Supporting Youth Behavioral Health through Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Facilities: New York Case Study 

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In response to these challenges, states continue to build out their crisis continuum of care and consider innovative policy approaches to support children and adolescents. The portion of adolescents in New York who experienced a major depressive episode more than doubled from 2013 to 2021, rising from 8.8

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Improving Birthing Outcomes through Midwifery Care: New Mexico

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Many states are investing in robust, culturally responsive supports for pregnant people to address the growing maternal mortality crisis as well as prevent adverse birth outcomes, with some focusing on high-quality midwifery care. Midwives play a critical role in improving birth outcomes and advancing maternal health equity.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): Proceedings from the National Forum on Care Coordination for CYSHCN

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States are implementing strategies designed to improve access to high-quality care and health outcomes for CYSHCN, such as alternative payment models, comprehensive care coordination, and new approaches to community-based care. These inefficiencies can lead to undue financial, health, and social consequences for families of CYSHCN.[1]

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State Cross-Agency Collaboration during the COVID-19 Pandemic Response

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State Cross-Agency Collaboration during the COVID-19 Pandemic Response October 1, 2021/by Elinor Higgins and Rebecca Cooper. State COVID-19 response relies on intensified cross-sector collaboration that supports timely, flexible, targeted action in the midst of quickly-changing circumstances. Data-informed response.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Implementation Guide

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Shared Plan of Care. Throughout this guide, “stakeholders” will be used to refer to those responsible for implementing the Standards. National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Implementation Guide June 28, 2022 / by Olivia Randi, Zack Gould, & Kate Honsberger.

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Expanded Federal Investment in Home and Community-Based Services: State Approaches to Serve Children and Youth

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10] The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law in March 2021, included provisions to strengthen access to HCBS for Medicaid beneficiaries living with chronic and complex conditions. 12] The act and subsequent guidance from CMS provide allowable uses of this funding (see text box). Rehabilitative services.

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