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Strengthening Oral Health in the U.S. Through Integration and Workforce Development: Lessons from State and Federal Health Officials

NASHP

As states are not required to include dental services for adults in their Medicaid programs, the ability for low-income individuals to access dental care is often a factor of where they live. Other state Medicaid programs are adding requirements for primary care medical providers to offer similar services.

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Primary Care Case Management in Medicaid: A Strategy for Supporting Primary Care in Rural Areas

NASHP

Primary care case management (PCCM) programs are one of the oldest types of Medicaid managed care, but over time most states have shifted to use managed care organizations (MCOs) to deliver services to Medicaid participants. million Medicaid participants. Executive Summary.

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How State Medicaid Programs Serve Children and Youth in Foster Care

NASHP

How State Medicaid Programs Serve Children and Youth in Foster Care May 17, 2022 / Veronnica Thompson. Children and youth in foster care (CYFC) often benefit from targeted services and supports. Yet, many receive fragmented or limited access to care, contributing to higher rates of unmet health needs. [1]

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Behavioral Health System Modernization along the Continuum

NASHP

Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care A modern behavioral health system of care is fully integrated into the continuum of health care services, including primary and specialty care settings, and extends into homes and communities to ensure holistic and coordinated support.

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Optimizing Postpartum Coverage Extension

NASHP

Postpartum care can also include counseling on nutrition, breastfeeding, and other preventive health topics that support maternal and neonatal health. Research shows that coverage after pregnancy facilitates access to care, supporting positive maternal and infant health outcomes after childbirth.

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Sustainability and Value: State Palliative Care Reimbursement Strategies

NASHP

There are a number of strategies state health officials can use as they build sustainable access to palliative care services in their Medicaid programs. Target Populations That Could Benefit from Palliative Care Services Use data to identify Medicaid enrollees with serious illness.

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Recognizing the Role of Caregiver with Melissa Fisher | E. 79

Vie Healthcare

I’ve become a bit of a cynic because I see my father in a nursing home, and my mom is paying $12,000 a month for his care, and the person in the bed next to him is on Medicaid and paying nothing. It’s initiated, not as a preventative or proactive planned thing. ” Often, how we come into your systems is events.