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Preserving the Early Development of Medicaid's EPSDT Benefit

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Manela R, Feingold E with Meyer R, Lauffer A, Overberger C. 1977. A brief history of the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program EPSDT. Washington, DC: U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, 20 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 68).

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Document Number: (HCFA) 77-24525.

This document is one of six information booklets with accompanying training materials for the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. It covers the origins of EPSDT; what states must do to implement EPSDT; some issues faced by EPSDT; the future of EPSDT; and questions and answers.

Hamlin D, Stell L, Hotkowski P. 1982. A guide to the design, development, and implementation of an EPSDT subsystem of the MMIS. San Francisco, CA: Alexander Grant Information Systems, (Hiscock Collection; no. 158).

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This guide describes an Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) subssystem for the Medicare Management Information System (MMIS) designed to cover the many EPSDT program functions that are different than those of Medicare. It includes the general system plan, an implementation plan, a training guide outline, and a user manual outline. Introductory information includes an executive summary of a system developed for California's Child Health and Disability Prevention Program and a summary of an assessment of the Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma and Virginia EPSDT subsystems.

Health Facilities Foundation. 1973. A training guide for health personnel: EPSDT/Medicaid. San Francisco, CA: Health Facilities Foundation, 266 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 18).

This guide for the training of health personnel for the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program aims to assist EPSDT administrators, supervisors, and others in the training of allied health personnel; to provide trainees with an explanation of the program and a description of the human and technical skills they will need; and to give an understanding of the new and expanding role of the family health worker in these programs. It covers elements of training, organization, casefinding and outreach, screening tests, case management, and evaluation. Appendices include a glossary, suggested training schedule, and a bibliography.

Manela R, Hillebrand W, Meyer R. 1977. Child health information for workers in the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, 71 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 71).

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This document is one of six information booklets with accompanying training materials for the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. It discusses EPSDT screening and normal child development; stages of child growth and development; use of medical services; and selected health problems. The booklet reflects the requirements of the Child Health Assessment Act of 1977 (CHAP) which was pending in Congress at the time the booklet was produced.

Huntington DS. 1977. Developmental review in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment program: Final report. Washington, DC: American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children, 49 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 54).

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This report makes recommendations about developmental assessment in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program, based on a conference on developmental screening and assessment held in San Diego, California, February 10-12, 1977. Topics include the nature of developmental review; considerations of strength vs weakness; an approach to developmental review; the role of the parent; the delivery system; payments and eligibility; ethical and legal considerations; evaluation; cost effectiveness; and training, research and demonstration projects.

American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children. 1979. Developmental review, continuing education and early and periodic screening diagnosis and treatment. Baltimore, MD: Health Care Financing Administration, 20 pp, (Hiscock Collection; related).

U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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This document reports on a conference organized to develop strategies and carry out recommendations of previous conferences on the need for continuing education of primary care professionals in the area of child development and developmental issues, to better implement developmental review in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program. It discusses background issues, developing a continuing education strategy for health care providers, and content of training.

American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children. 1980. Developmental review, continuing education, and Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment. [Baltimore, MD?]: Health Care Financing Administration, 20 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 31).

This is the report of a conference which was organized to develop strategies and to carry out the recommendations of previous working conferences on the need for continuing education of primary care professionals in the area of child development and developmental issues, to better implement developmental review in EPSDT. It discusses training considerations and recommendations for content. Action steps are included.

Harris M, Hasenfeld H, Watkins E, eds. 1980. Feeling good: Helping children grow emotionally and socially--Modules for training caregivers of young children, City/University EPSDT Day Care Project. Ann Arbor, MI: Michigan Department of Social Services; University of Michigan School of Education, 166 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 90b).

These training materials are designed to be presented in a workshop format, by trainers, to an audience of caregivers of young children. They cover adult behavior and children's self esteem, children's feelings, activities for social and emotional growth, understanding children's behavior, dealing with aggressive and withdrawn behavior, and children's sexuality.

Shuptrine SC, Grant VC. 1995. Final report on the action plan to improve Medicaid eligibility, outreach, and perinatal case management services. Columbia, SC: Sarah Shuptrine and Associates, 58 pp, (Hiscock Collection; related).

Southern Institute on Children and Families
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This report, written for the Georgia Department of Medical Assistance, examines the implementation of the plan of action detailed in *An Assessment and Action Plan to Improve Medicaid Eligibility, Outreach, and Perinatal Case Management Services, * a previous work by the author. The reports covers the accomplishments made at the state and local levels. State-level accomplishments were achieved in the following areas: streamlining establishment of eligibility, developing outreach materials and training, establishing a Perinatal Case Management Work Group, increasing availability of transportation, assessing pediatric advice lines, and increasing EPSDT participation. Local levels achieved similar improvements and also upgraded service delivery. A table shows the status of efforts to meet specific objectives laid out in the original plan. Also included are sample state and county forms used in the intake process.

    Anderson J, Caftel B, Bryson A. 1977, second printing1978. Implementing the child health assessment program: A step by step guide for community organizations. Berkeley, CA: National Economic Development Law Project, 164 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 134).

    This manual provides a reference guide to implementing a health screening program for children in the community. It is written for community groups, community development corporations, legal assistance persons, providers, and others to help them foster progress in meeting the health needs of impoverished children and establish a community-based program that offers economic potential. It covers the basics of EPSDT, educating organization staff, recruiting a provider, obtaining a screening contract with the state, legal framewok and organization, the content of the screening package, location, equipment, training, outreach, follow-up and record-keeping, legal issues, costs, and WIC.

    Simon JL, McArdle P. 1975, 1978. Marketing EPSDT to clients: A self-instructional manual for Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis Treatment. Cambridge, MA: Harvard School of Public Health, Office of Extramural Health Programs, 89 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 65, 132).

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    Document Number: (HCFA) 78-24353.

    This manual includes these chapters: (A) knowing and understanding your program; (B) arousing the client's interest; (C) explaining your program in understandable words; (D) explaining how to enter your program, and (E) self-assessment exercise.

    Simon JL, McArdle P. 1975. Marketing EPSDT to clients: A self-instructional module for Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis Treatment--Trainer's guide. Cambridge, MA: Harvard School of Public Health, Office of Extramural Health Programs, 15 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 66).

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    This trainer's guide supplements the self-instructional manual on the same topic. It gives tips on customizing the manual to the state in which the training is taking place and in planning activities to enhance the manual such as guest speakers, field trips, role-playing exercises, and vignettes of how children with un-corrected health problems may be affected later in life. It also describes keeping track of how many workers receive training.

    U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, Bureau of Program Operations, Child Health Staff. 1982. Marketing resource guide for recruitment and retention of providers in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program (EPSDT). [Washington, DC?]: U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, Bureau of Program Operations, Child Health Staff, ca 300 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 156).

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    This resource guide was prepared to help state and local agencies in Massachusetts enlist provider support and stem attrition among participating providers. It describes a marketing approach and plan for provider recruitment and retention and provides a training package. It includes a needs assessment questionnaire, common questions and answers, a focus group interview guide, and a review of the literature on physician participation in Medicaid and EPSDT.

    Overberger C. 1977. Orientation to EPSDT: Trainee workbook, training guide A. Baltimore, MD: U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, The Medicaid Bureau, [22 pp], (Hiscock Collection; no. 75).

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    Document Number: HCFA-78-12531.

    These training materials along with six information booklets have been prepared for use in the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. This document contains the trainee instructions portion of Training Guide A, pp. 105-127. It contains worksheets, samples, and handouts.

    Overberger C. 1978. Orientation to EPSDT: Trainer instructions, training guide A. Baltimore, MD: U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, The Medicaid Bureau, 142 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 73).

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    Document Number: HCFA-78-24530.

    These training materials along with six information booklets have been prepared for use in the Medicaid Early ad Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. They contain trainer instructions with exercises for the trainees, trainee workbook, and aids for the trainer. A second training guide, Problem Solving in EPSDT, is deslgned to help experienced EPSDT workers and their supervisors solve on-the-job problems,

    Manela R, Overberger C, Lauffer A, Meyer R. 1977. Overview of the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening DIagnosis and Treatment Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, 20 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 67).

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    Document Number: (HCFA) 77-24524.

    This document is one of six information booklets with accompanying training materials for the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. It covers the origins of EPSDT; operating an EPSDT program; the concepts of EPSDT; EPSDT and the health of children and youth; and questions and answers.

    Overberger C, Lauffer A, Nybell LM, Sherraden M. 1977. Problem solving in EPSDT: Trainee workbook, training guide B. Baltimore, MD: U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, The Medicaid Bureau, [26 pp], (Hiscock Collection; no. 74).

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    Document Number: (HCFA) 77-24533.

    These training materials along with six information booklets have been prepared for use in the Medicaid Early ad Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. This document contains the trainee instructions portion of Training Guide B, pp. 47-72. It contains worksheets, samples, and handouts.

    Overberger C. 1978. Problem solving in EPSDT: Trainer instructions, training guide B. Baltimore, MD: U.S. Health Care Financing Administration, The Medicaid Bureau, 84 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 76).

    These training materials along with six information booklets have been prepared for use in the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. This training discusses some of the features of the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program which are common to all states and illustrates some variations in their implementation. It provides information on how to conduct a training and covers these topics: task analysis; problem identification; problem selection and clarification; problem analysis and deciding on a goal; creating and selecting alternatives; and implementation. Trainee handouts, samples, and worksheets are included.

    Community Health Foundation. 1975. Resource manual for EPSDT trainers and supervisors. [Cleveland, OH?]: Community Health Foundation, 65 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 112).

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    This training package on the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program is designed for use by welfare personnel within the states of California and Hawai as a resource for trainers and supervisors of health and social service employees involved in the delivery of EPSDT servicesi. It covers what EPSDT is; why it was enacted; a brief history; what screening is; the importance of diagnosis and treatment; the special issues in EPSDT, illustrations of client contact; and a checklist.

    Clarke LC, ed. 1980. Teacher, I don't feel well: Meeting children's health needs--A model health policy and modules for training caregivers of young children, City/University EPSDT Day Care Project. Ann Arbor, MI: Michigan Department of Social Services; University of Michigan School of Education, 117 pp, (Hiscock Collection; no. 90c).

    These training materials are designed to be presented in a workshop format, by trainers, to an audience of caregivers of young children. They cover common childhood illnesses and mini-first aid, and present a model health policy for child care centers.
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