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Rhode Island – EPSDT
/in Policy Rhode Island EPSDT, Healthy Child Development, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health /by NASHP StaffIn Rhode Island: As of July 1, 2011, there were 197,248 individuals enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program, known as Medical Assistance; 135,253 of these individuals were receiving physical or behavioral health benefits through a commercial or Medicaid-only managed care organization under the state’s managed care program, RIte Care. Dental services are provided through a […]
Missouri – EPSDT
/in Policy Missouri EPSDT, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health /by NASHP StaffIn Missouri: As of July 1, 2011, there were 895,998 beneficiaries enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program, known as MO HealthNet; 406,796 of these individuals were enrolled in managed care. Medicaid beneficiaries who receive supplemental security income (SSI), meet the medical definition for SSI, or are eligible for adoption subsidy benefits are not required to […]
Oklahoma – EPSDT
/in Policy Oklahoma EPSDT, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health /by NASHP StaffIn Oklahoma : As of July 1, 2011, there were 684,387 individuals enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program, SoonerCare; 591,850 of these individuals were enrolled in a prepaid ambulatory health plan (PAHP) that provides transportation benefits. 439,228 Medicaid enrollees receive physical, behavioral, and dental services through the state’s primary care case management (PCCM) program, known […]
Vermont – EPSDT
/in Policy Vermont EPSDT, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health /by NASHP StaffIn Vermont: The family of publicly funded health insurance programs is known as Green Mountain Care. The Medicaid program for children under the age of 19 and pregnant woman is referred to as Dr. Dynasaur. As of July 1, 2011, there were 177,108 beneficiaries enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program. 103,529 of these beneficiaries were […]
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. 
Through Coordination and Investment, Arizona Substantially Increases Access to School-Based Behavioral Health Services
/in COVID-19 State Action Center, Policy Arizona Blogs, Featured News Home Back to School, Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, COVID-19, EPSDT, Health Equity, Integrated Care for Children, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by Anita Cardwell and Gia GouldBy leveraging federal Medicaid funding and state investment while simultaneously clarifying complex billing procedures and enhancing engagement with providers, Arizona has made remarkable progress in increasing student access to critical school-based behavioral health services. Arizona’s efforts to improve school behavioral health services began in 2018 when its state legislature allocated $3 million from the state’s […]