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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedMalhotra NA, Nevar A, Yearby R
Medicaid's EPSDT benefit: an opportunity to improve pediatric screening for social determinants of health.
This paper discusses the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPDST) benefit which is a key component of Medicaid policy intended to define an essential set of services provided to patients age 21 and younger. This qualitative review examines the extent to which EPSDT might be used to implement structured screening to identify environmental and social factors affecting children’s health. Semistructured interviews conducted in 2017 were triangulated with a review of the recent literature to describe how states currently consider the EPSDT benefit with respect to social determinants of health (SDOH) screening. Findings suggest that with sufficient stakeholder advocacy given the evidence supporting social determinants of health as “medically necessary”, EPSDT benefits could be considered as a funding source to incentivize the incorporation of SDOH screening into the basic package of well-child care.
AHRQ-funded; 233201600221A.
Citation: Malhotra NA, Nevar A, Yearby R .
Medicaid's EPSDT benefit: an opportunity to improve pediatric screening for social determinants of health.
Med Care Res Rev 2021 Apr;78(2):87-102. doi: 10.1177/1077558719874211..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Medicaid, Social Determinants of Health, Screening, Disparities, Policy
Byhoff E, Taylor LA
Massachusetts community-based organization perspectives on Medicaid redesign.
The purpose of the study was to investigate how community-based organizations perceive Medicaid policy changes to address the social determinants of health. Forty-six key informant interviews were conducted, representing 44 community-based organizations across Massachusetts. Findings showed that changes to Medicaid policy can catalyze interest in partnership between healthcare organizations and community-based organizations. Recommendations included having policymakers and healthcare leadership ensure that community-based organizations are part of strategy development and social service program implementation.
AHRQ-funded; HS026664.
Citation: Byhoff E, Taylor LA .
Massachusetts community-based organization perspectives on Medicaid redesign.
Am J Prev Med 2019 Dec;57(6 Suppl 1):S74-s81. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2019.07.017..
Keywords: Medicaid, Social Determinants of Health, Policy, Health Insurance
Keohane LM, Rahman M, Mor V
Reforming access: trends in Medicaid enrollment for new Medicare beneficiaries, 2008-2011.
This study evaluated whether aligning the Part D low-income subsidy and Medicaid program enrollment pathways in 2010 increased Medicaid participation among new Medicare beneficiaries. It found that the percentage of beneficiaries enrolling in limited Medicaid at the start of Medicare coverage increased in 2010 by 0.3 percentage points for individuals aging into Medicare and by 1.3 percentage points for those qualifying due to disability.
AHRQ-funded; HS000011.
Citation: Keohane LM, Rahman M, Mor V .
Reforming access: trends in Medicaid enrollment for new Medicare beneficiaries, 2008-2011.
Health Serv Res 2016 Apr;51(2):550-69. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12349.
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Keywords: Medicare, Medicaid, Policy, Access to Care, Social Determinants of Health