Medicaid Funding Opportunities in Support of Perinatal Regionalization Systems
Nearly 40 states have a system of risk appropriate perinatal care. A series of new resources explore Medicaid’s role as an important partner in developing perinatal regionalization policies and strategies given its significant investments in a disproportionate share of high-risk births and flexibility in the range and scope of services covered. Case studies of California and Georgia demonstrate how state Medicaid agencies have developed various approaches to support risk appropriate perinatal care. NASHP in partnership with the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ), developed these resources as part of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to Reduce Infant Mortality (IM CoIIN).
Additional Resources
Blog post
New issue brief
California Case Study
Georgia Case Study
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For individuals living with complex, often chronic conditions, and their families, palliative care can provide relief from symptoms, improve satisfaction and outcomes, and help address critical mental and spiritual needs during difficult times. Now more than ever, there is growing recognition of the importance of palliative care services for individuals with serious illness, such as advance care planning, pain and symptom management, care coordination, and team-based, multi-disciplinary support. These services can help patients and families cope with the symptoms and stressors of disease, better anticipate and avoid crises, and reduce unnecessary and/or unwanted care. While this model is grounded in evidence that demonstrates improved quality of life, better outcomes, and reduced cost for patients, only a fraction of individuals who could benefit from palliative care receive it. 
