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2020. Rhode Island's Title V CYSHCN program: Using the national standards to guide improvements in statewide care coordination. [Washington, DC]: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs; [Portland, ME]: National Academy of State Health Policy, 3 pp.

Annotation: In an effort to improve statewide care coordination, Rhode Island's Title V Maternal and Child Health program utilized the National Standards for Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN). This case study illustrates how the state implemented these standards through two main initiatives: the Patient-Centered Medical Home for Kids (PCMH-Kids) program launched in 2015, which adapted adult care models to better serve children's unique needs, and improvements to specialty care coordination through Medicaid managed care. The National Standards provided an evidence-based framework that helped stakeholders understand the importance of family-centered, comprehensive care coordination, identified key barriers (such as limited communication between coordinators and reimbursement issues), and guided policy changes. Rhode Island's experience demonstrates how the National Standards can serve as an effective tool for achieving shared understanding among partners and implementing improved care coordination systems, with particular emphasis on family engagement and access to community-based services.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

Keywords: Rhode Island, Title V programs, State CSHCN programs, Standards, Case studies, Children with special health care needs, Youth with special health care needs

   

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