Child Oral Health
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How States Address Social Determinants of Oral Health in Managed Care Contracts
/in Medicaid Managed Care Maps Child Oral Health, Children/Youth with Special Health Care Needs, CHIP, CHIP, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Expansion, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Oral Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health, Special Populations and Services /by NASHP StaffTexas Improves Access to Routine Oral Health Services for Very Young Children
/in Policy Texas Child Oral Health, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Consumer Affordability, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health Equity, Health System Costs, Integrated Care for Children, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Oral Health, Population Health, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home, Quality and Measurement, Quality and Measurement, Social Determinants of Health /by Veronnica ThompsonThough largely preventable, tooth decay (caries) is the most common chronic disease in US children, affecting approximately 23 percent of children ages 2 to 5.[1],[2] Texas’s First Dental Home and its enhanced bundled payment has increased access to preventive dental service and improved the oral health of Medicaid-enrolled children ages 6 to 35 months. Providing […]
Michigan Medicaid Addresses Social Determinants of Oral Health through Dental and Medical Contracts
/in Medicaid Managed Care Michigan Blogs, Featured News Home Child Oral Health, CHIP, Consumer Affordability, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, EPSDT, Health Coverage and Access, Health Equity, Health System Costs, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Oral Health, Population Health, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home, Quality and Measurement, Social Determinants of Health, Special Populations and Services, Workforce Capacity /by Ariella LevisohnInequities in dental care are prevalent across the United States, with significant disparities based on age, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Economic factors, such as ability to pay for dental insurance, and social factors such as food insecurity and access to nutritious food options also play a large role in oral health outcomes. In Michigan, […]
How States Address Social Determinants of Oral Health in Dental and Medical Medicaid Managed Care Contracts
/in Medicaid Managed Care Blogs, Featured News Home Child Oral Health, CHIP, CHIP, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Oral Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health, Special Populations and Services /by Ariella Levisohn, Allie Atkeson and Carrie HanlonInequities in oral health and health outcomes are driven by upstream factors, including diet, education, transportation, and access to care. A growing number of states are working to improve the oral and physical health of Medicaid enrollees and reduce costs by addressing these social determinants of health in their managed care contracts.
State Levers to Support Dental Care in COVID-19’s Public Health and Economic Emergency
/in Policy Blogs, Featured News Home Child Oral Health, CHIP, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, COVID-19, Health Coverage and Access, Health Equity, Integrated Care for Children, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Oral Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by Allie AtkesonCOVID-19 has greatly impacted dental care and oral health access in the United States. From closed offices to an increased need for personal protective equipment (PPE), states and providers are both facing challenges to connect patients to dental care. With reduced tax revenue and looming budget crises, states are also facing difficult budget decisions – […]
Three States’ Efforts to Use Accountable Care to Improve Oral Health Services in Medicaid
/in Policy Colorado, Maine, Oregon Blogs, Featured News Home Accountable Health, Child Oral Health, CHIP, CHIP, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Oral Health, Population Health, Quality and Measurement /by Neva KayeIowa’s I-Smile Program Promotes Dental Care for Children, Pregnant Women, and Adults
/in Policy Iowa Featured News Home, Reports Child Oral Health, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Health Coverage and Access, Health Equity, Integrated Care for Children, Integrated for Pregnant/Parenting Women, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Oral Health, Population Health /by Ariella LevisohnThrough a unique partnership between the Iowa Medicaid and public health agencies, Iowa’s I-Smile program addresses the disproportionate impact of dental disease on low-income individuals. I-Smile and its related I-Smile @ School for children and I-Smile Silver for adults help promote preventive oral health services and reduce barriers to dental care across the state.
States Increase Access to Oral Health Services and Support Overall Health
/in Policy Child Oral Health, Community Health Workers, Health Coverage and Access, Health Equity, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Oral Health, Population Health, Workforce Capacity /by NASHP StaffAcross the nation, states are developing innovative approaches to increase access to oral health services. These policies underscore the critical relationship between overall health and oral health. This blog and two new National Academy for State Health Policy fact sheets explore how several states, including Minnesota and Arizona, are expanding their oral health workforce to […]
Medicaid Incentives, Performance Measures, and Workforce Innovations Foster Access to Pediatric Oral Health Care
/in Medicaid Managed Care Featured News Home, Reports Child Oral Health, CHIP, CHIP, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Community Health Workers, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Eligibility and Enrollment, EPSDT, Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access, Health IT/Data, Health System Costs, Healthy Child Development, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Oral Health, Population Health, Program Design, Safety Net Providers and Rural Health, Special Populations and Services, Workforce Capacity /by Carrie Hanlon and Malka BerroWhile state policymakers across the country grapple with oral health care access challenges, California, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut are incentivizing their Medicaid plans and providers to deliver pediatric oral health services in innovative ways, with a special focus on community-based solutions. Under its Medicaid section 1115 waiver, California incentivizes dental care coordination by community health workers […]
States Showcase New Programs that Integrate Oral Health and Primary Care
/in Policy Blogs Child Oral Health, CHIP, Health Coverage and Access, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Oral Health, Population Health /by Elinor HigginsPrevention and collaboration were the key themes as state policymakers explored innovative and cost-effective strategies to integrate oral health and primary care during #NASHPCONF18’s session, Cross Currents: Integration of Oral Health and Primary Care. Speakers underscored the importance of high-quality and regular dental care in preventing major oral and physical health problems and delivering cost […]
How States Address Social Determinants of Oral Health in Managed Care Contracts
/in Medicaid Managed Care Maps Child Oral Health, Children/Youth with Special Health Care Needs, CHIP, CHIP, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Expansion, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Oral Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health, Special Populations and Services /by NASHP Staff