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Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan . 2018. Reimbursement for immediate postpartum contraception outside the global fee: Improving outcomes and reducing costs for moms and babies. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 5 pp.

Annotation: This policy brief describes the benefits associated with immediate postpartum contraception-- the provision of an intrauterine device or contraceptive implant-- immediately after childbirth in a hospital setting. It explains how provider reimbursement for Immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) can help meet the Triple Aim of improving patient experience of care, improving population health outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. Explains of statewide Medicaid reimbursement policies are included.

Contact: University of Michigan, Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 2800 Plymouth Road, North Campus Research Complex (NCRC), Building 16, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://ihpi.umich.edu/

Keywords: Contraception, Contraceptive devices, Contraceptive implants, Cost effectiveness, Economic factors

Washington State Department of Health, Maternal and Infant Health. 2011. Birth control: Choosing the method that's right for you. Olympia, WA: Family Planning and Reproductive Health and Maternal and Child Health, Washington State Department of Health, 44 pp.

Annotation: This consumer brochure for consumers provides information about choosing an appropriate birth control method. It describes various methods and tells how each method works, where to find it, when to use it, and its advantages and disadvantages. Information on taking charge of one's health in general is also included. It is also available in Spanish.

Contact: Health Education Resource Exchange, Washington State Department of Health, P.O. Box 47833, Olympia, WA 98504-7833, Telephone: (360) 236-3736 Fax: (360) 664-4500 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://doh.wa.gov/about-us/topics-a-z/Health%20Education%20Resource%20Exchange Available from the website.

Keywords: Abstinence, Condoms, Consumer education materials, Contraception, Contraceptive implants, Emergency contraception, Fertility, Intrauterine devices, Spanish language materials, Sterilization

Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health. 2011. Birth control guide. [Silver Spring, MD]: Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health , 22 pp.

Annotation: This guide for consumers provides information about the different kinds of medicines and devices for birth control that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The guide includes an introduction to birth control and covers the following topics: barrier methods, hormonal methods, emergency contraception, implanted devices, and permanent methods for men and for women. It is available in English and Spanish.

Contact: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health , WO Building 32, Room 2325, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, Telephone: (301) 796-9440 Fax: (301) 847-8604 Web Site: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen Available from the website.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Contraception, Contraceptive agents, Contraceptive devices, Contraceptive implants, Contraceptive use, Emergency contraception, Pregnancy, Prevention, Spanish language materials

   

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy, $3.5 M. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.