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Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. n.d.. Interagency Agreement Between Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services and Virginia Department of Health. , 55 pp.

Annotation: This Interagency Agreement is between (1) the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) [T19] and (2) the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) [T5]. It documents the state of Virginia's response to legislation in Title V and Title XIX of the Social Security Act requiring state Title V programs and Medicaid agencies to develop an interagency agreement to work together. This Agreement consolidated DMAS-VDH agreements into one document. The agreements are organized into three discrete sections as follows: (1) Long-term Care Agreements, (2) Business Associate Agreement and Data Projects, and (3) Maternal and Child Health Collaborative.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Document Number: VA.1.1.

Keywords: Cooperative agreements, Interagency cooperation, Medicaid, State MCH programs, State agencies, Virginia

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. [2024]. The connection between poor oral health and chronic disease. Atlanta, GA: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, 43 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information on the link between poor oral health and chronic disease and on efforts of the National Association of Chronic Disease directors (NACDD) to develop a national framework for medical-dental integration (MDI) and discusses NACDD's work with five states (Colorado, Connecticut, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia) on projects whose purpose was to document successful approaches for increasing the effectiveness of state oral health and chronic disease collaborations with dental clinics and community providers to screen for chronic conditions such as hypertension, pre-diabetes, and diabetes. Each project is discussed, along oral health outcomes for each state and future directions.

Contact: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, 2200 Century Parkway, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30345, Telephone: (770) 458-7400 Web Site: https://chronicdisease.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Colorado, Connecticut, Diabetes, Hypertension, North Dakota, Oral health, Service coordination, Service integration, South Carolina, State programs, Virginia

Allen EH, Haley JM, Verdeflor A, Dudley K. 2024. Improving maternal health and wellbeing through Medicaid/CHIP postpartum coverage extensions. Washington, DC: Urban Institute, 34 pp.

Annotation: This issue brief examines the implementation of Medicaid/CHIP postpartum coverage extensions from 60 days to 12 months after pregnancy in five states. Based on interviews with 37 maternal health stakeholders, the authors identify key challenges and opportunities to maximize the impact of these extensions on maternal health outcomes. The report finds that while eligibility systems are functioning, limited communication about extended coverage and barriers to accessing care may reduce effectiveness. The authors recommend specific actions to improve implementation, including expanding education about extended coverage, improving quality of postpartum care, supporting continuity of care with a focus on equity, strengthening managed care organization accountability, and monitoring implementation progress. This policy analysis emphasizes that while extending coverage is necessary for improving maternal health outcomes, additional delivery system reforms are needed to address persistent racial and ethnic disparities and ensure coverage translates into access to quality care throughout the postpartum year.

Contact: Urban Institute, 500 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20024, E-mail: https://www.urban.org/about/contact-us Web Site: http://www.urban.org

Keywords: Barriers, Children', Health care delivery, Health care reform, Health equity, Maternal health, Medicaid, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Policy development, Postpartum care, Quality Assurance, Quality improvement, South Carolina, State initiatives, and Virginia, s Health Insurance Program

West Virginia Oral Health Coalition. 2023. Beyond the waiting room: The state of dental care access in West Virginia. Carlsbad, CA: Harmony Health Foundation, 19 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information on access to oral health care in West Virginia. It discusses oral health workforce shortages, economic challenges related to accessing care, and disparities in access to care. The report also describes a “mystery shopper” program conducted by the West Virginia Oral Health Coalition to gauge patient experiences when seeking health care in the state and to learn about access to oral health care among vulnerable populations.

Contact: West Virginia Oral Health Coalition, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.wvohc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Health care utilization, Low income groups, Oral health, Oral health equity, State information, West Virginia

Community Partners in Oral Health. 2022. Disconnect: The gap between patient experience and provider assumptions--An impact story. Glen Allen, VA: Virginia Health Catalyst, 13 pp.

Annotation: This paper examines four barriers to accessing oral health care in Richmond, Virginia, that the Community Partners in Oral Health identified: (1) cost of oral health coverage and care; (2) availability of care; (3) issues related to culture, language, and health; and (4) health literacy and awareness about care options. To overcome each barrier, strategies at the community, clinic, public health system, and policy levels are listed.

Contact: Virginia Health Catalyst, 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 103, Glen Allen, VA 23060, Telephone: (804) 269-8720 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://vahealthcatalyst.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Costs, Health literacy, Oral health, Oral health equity, Public policy, State information, Virginia

HealthEfficient, and Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. 2022. Virginia: Oral health environmental scan 2021. Albany, NY: HealthEfficient, Transforming Oral Health for Families, 2 pp.

Annotation: This report describes an environmental scan focused on identifying opportunities to integrate oral health care into primary care in community health centers in Virginia participating in the Transforming Oral Health for Families project, part of federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. Topics include oral health care in Virginia, oral health scope of practice, teledentistry, and strategies for the future. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Community health centers, Oral health, Primary care, Service integration, State programs, Teledentistry, Virginia

[Virginia Department of Health]. 2021. Commonwealth of Virginia home visiting needs assessment (rev. ed.). [Richmond, VA]: Virginia Home Visiting Consortium, 76 pp.

Annotation: This statewide home visiting needs assessment (1) Identifies communities at risk for poor health outcomes among mothers, infants, children, and adolescents; (2) describes the quality and capacity of existing programs or initiatives for early childhood home visitation in the state; and (3) addresses the state's capacity for providing substance abuse treatment and counseling services to individuals and families in need of such treatment or services. The assessment reports on rates of poverty, infant and fetal mortality, low birth weight, maternal mortality, racial and ethnic birth disparities, teen births, maternal depression, well child care, fiscal health, crime, domestic violence, high school dropout, substance abuse, illicit drug use, prenatal substance abuse exposure, unemployment, child maltreatment, and early intervention in the state of Virginia. Indicators used to assess risk across the state are provided in table format.

Contact: EarlyImpactVA, Alliance for Early Childhood Home Visiting , 8100 Three Chopt Road, Suite 114 and 215, Henrico, VA 23229, Telephone: (804)359-6166 Web Site: https://www.earlyimpactva.org/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Home visiting, Needs assessment, Reports, State MCH programs, Virginia, Virginia

Future of Public Oral Health in Virginia Taskforce. 2021. Future of public oral health in Virginia: Taskforce recommendations. Glen Allen, VA: Virginia Health Catalyst, 6 pp.

Annotation: These recommendations promote access to health care, including oral health care, for all Virginians. Recommendations are divided into the following categories: strengthen the oral health workforce, value the importance of oral health to overall health, employ data to improve outcomes and patient experience, and adapt technologies. For each category, objectives and strategies are presented.

Contact: Virginia Health Catalyst, 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 103, Glen Allen, VA 23060, Telephone: (804) 269-8720 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://vahealthcatalyst.org Available from the website.

Keywords: , Access to health care, Oral health, Public health, State initiatives, Statistical data, Virginia, Work force

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs; Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. 2021. Maternal mental heallth systems change and IMD exclusion waivers . ,

Annotation: This webinar (1) describes how systems changes in maternal mental health and substance use disorders can lead to increases in diagnosis and treatment rates; (2) identifies opportunities to use the "Medicaid Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) Exclusion" to improve treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in MCH populations; and (3) discusses the process by which Virginia leveraged a Medicaid IMD waiver to improve access to care and treatment for reproductive age women.

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: Access to care, Maternal health, Medicaid, Mental health, Model programs, Postpartum depression, Substance abuse, Virginia

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, Oral Health Program. 2021. West Virginia's dental hygiene workforce: Assessing the present & future need for hygienists in WV. Charleston, WV: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, Oral Health Program, 2 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information from 2020 surveys of West Virginia's dental hygienists and dentists. It presents information on the following topics related to dental hygienists: respondents' education; whether respondents are working, retired, or looking for employment; how many hours a week respondents work, how many patients they care for, and how long they have been practicing; whether they have had difficulty finding employment; and whether they plan to leave the profession in the next 10 years. Also presented are the following topics related to dentists: respondents' education, the type of practice where they work, and their number of years in practice; demographics; whether respondents are fully employed and whether their practice is looking to hire other dentists; how many patients respondents care for, how long they have been practicing, and whether they plan to retire in the next 10 years; and whether they participate in government programs.

Contact: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Oral Health Program, 350 Capitol Street, Room 427, Charleston, WV 25301, Telephone: (304) 558-5388 Web Site: https://dhhr.wv.gov/oralhealth/Pages/default.aspx Available from the website.

Keywords: Demographics, Dental hygienists, Dentists, Employment, Oral health, Retirement, State information, Surveys, West Virginia

West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health. 2020. West Virginia oral health surveillance plan 2020-2025. Charleston, WV: West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health, 23 pp.

Annotation: This oral health surveillance plan for 2020–2025 updates the West Virginia's previous oral health surveillance plan to account for changes in previously existing data sources and for the availability of new data sources. The plan provides a historical perspective on oral health surveillance in the state, discusses the importance of good oral health, presents a framework for a state oral health surveillance system, and offers an operational definition of "state oral health surveillance system." Also discussed are target populations; partners and stakeholders; goals, objectives, activities, and components; oral health indicators for preschool-age children, school-age children, adults, and older adults; data sources and a data-collection timeline; and resources and sustainability.

Contact: West Virginia Department of Health, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health, State Capitol Complex, Building 3, Room 206, Charleston, WV 25305, Telephone: (304) 558-0684 Fax: (304) 558-1130 Web Site: http://www.wvdhhr.org/mcfh Available from the website.

Keywords: Adults, Data, Dental caries, Older adults, Oral health, Preschool children, School age children, State information, Surveillance, West Virginia

Corona A, Jones J, Mason M, Chacon S, White P, McManus P, Allen M, Janies K. 2020. Bright Futures presents: Resources, strategies, and experiences to advance NPMs 11 & 12. [Itasca IL; Washington DC]: American Academy of Pediatrics, Bright Futures,

Annotation: In this video presentation from Bright Futures, the presenters showcase initiatives and resources related to medical homes and care transitions, featuring specific examples from Virginia's Got Transition family toolkit and New Mexico's family-centered medical home programs. Representatives from Resource Centers share comprehensive overviews of their National Performance Measures (NPMs) related work, followed by detailed state presentations. The content includes an overview of Bright Futures, with particular attention to its medical home components and the newly released 4th edition Resource Kit, along with its website containing extensive state and community resources. The presentation also covers implementation tools focusing on social determinants of health and highlights AMCHP's implementation toolkits, providing practical guidance for program development and execution. Length: 1 hour, 32 mins.

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: Bright Futures, Medical home, Case studies, New Mexico, Virginia, Transition planning, Family centered health care, Children with Special Health Care Needs, Title V, Autism

Virginia Department of Health, Dental Health Program. 2019. Oral health during pregnancy: Practice guidance for Virginia's prenatal and dental providers. Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Health, Dental Health Program, 20 pp.

Annotation: This practice guidance for oral health professionals and prenatal care professionals in Virginia provides information about the oral health of pregnant women and their infants in the state, state statistics on oral health care utilization during pregnancy, a visual guide of oral conditions that can occur during pregnancy, a pharmacological considerations chart, a sample dental referral form, and educational resources to share with pregnant women. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Virginia Department of Health, Dental Health Program, 109 Governor Street, Ninth Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, Telephone: (804) 864-7775 Fax: (804) 864-7783 Web Site: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/oral-health Available from the website.

Keywords: Guidelines, Infant health, Oral health, Pregnant women, State programs, Statistical data, Virginia

Virginia Department of Health. 2019. Virginia Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Quality Improvement Project [FY 2019 progress report]. Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Health, 30 pp.

Annotation: This progress report provides a summary of the project activities and accomplishments of the Virginia Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Quality Improvement project during the 1-year project period ending in 2019. Project goals and objectives are discussed, along with progress during the project period, significant changes that took place during the period, and project evaluation. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Infant health, Oral health, Pregnant women, State programs, Virginia

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. 2019. West Virginia Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Quality Improvement Project [FY 2016 progress report]. Charleston, WV: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, 53 pp.

Annotation: This progress report provides a summary of the project activities and accomplishments of the West Virginia Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Quality Improvement project during the 1-year project period ending in 2015. The report includes information about the Marshall University community and school oral health team’s contribution to West Virginia’s perinatal population oral health survey during the period 2014–2015. It discusses methodology and provides an evaluation and preliminary findings of the 2014 survey. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Infant health, Oral health, Pregnant women, State programs, Statistical data, Surveys, West Virginia

Virginia Department of Health. 2019. Virginia's individuals with special health care needs oral health basic screening survey 2019 results. Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Health, 20 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information about Virginia’s first Special Health Care Needs Oral Health Basic Screening Survey. The report describes results in the following areas: whether the respondent has a special health care need, respondent age and living situation, respondent health insurance and dental insurance status, whether the respondent had a problem with their teeth or mouth during the past 12 months, whether the respondent had a dentist to go to regularly and whether they had their teeth cleaned in the last 12 months, how confident the respondent or their caregiver is about caring for teeth at home, and whether anything prevented the respondent from receiving dental care in the past 12 months.

Contact: Virginia Department of Health, P.O. Box 2448, Richmond, VA 23218, Telephone: (804) 864-7000 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents with special health care needs, Adults with special health care needs, Children with special health care needs, Chronic Illnesses and disabilities, Oral health, State initiatives, Surveys, Virginia

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs. 2019. Learn the signs. Act early. AMCHP's state systems grant: Eight years (2011-2019) in review. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 17 pp. (Issue Brief)

Annotation: This issue brief highlights the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. (LTSAE) state systems grant program spanning eight years (2011-2019). Administered by the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs in partnership with the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, the program funded 34 states to strengthen early identification and coordination of services for children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. The document outlines three key impact areas: formalizing developmental monitoring as a priority, activating stakeholders and strengthening partnerships, and increasing awareness among caregivers and providers. Through state-specific case studies and survey data from grantees, the brief demonstrates how even modest funding ($10,000-$20,000 per state) led to sustainable system improvements, innovative cross-sector collaborations, and enhanced capacity to monitor development and connect families to early intervention services. The brief also addresses implementation challenges and emphasizes the critical role of relationship-building and family engagement in sustaining these efforts beyond the grant period.

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: Title V programs, Autism, State CHSCN programs, Grants, Case studies, Nebraska, Mississippi, Virginia, Montana, Oklahoma, California, New Mexico, Massachusetts

Burkhard J, Fournier D, Harrell A. 2019. Maternal mental health systems change & IMD exclusion waivers. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs; [Arlington, VA]: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials,

Annotation: This webinar describes how maternal mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) systems change can lead to increases in diagnosis and treatment rates; identifies opportunities to utilize the lifting of the "Medicaid Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) Exclusion" to improve treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in MCH populations; and discusses the process by which Virginia leveraged a Medicaid IMD waiver to improve access to care and treatment for MH/SUD in reproductive age women. Length: 60 minutes, 9 seconds.

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: Mental health, Pregnant women, Substance abusing mothers, Access to care, MCH services, Maternal health, Virginia

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs; March of Dimes. 2019. The value of Title V in emergency preparedness and response. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs; [Arlington, VA]: March of Dimes, 4 pp.

Annotation: This report examines the critical role of Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) programs in emergency preparedness and response, using lessons learned from the 2016 Zika virus outbreak. Based on a virtual focus group with seven state Title V programs, the analysis highlights Title V's unique value through its expertise in working with pregnant women and infants, established provider networks, care coordination infrastructure, and effective communication channels. The authors present specific examples of successful state responses, such as Virginia's care coordination services, California's provider training initiatives, Florida's cross-divisional collaboration, and Puerto Rico's regional pediatric research centers. The report also identifies key challenges, including the need to track asymptomatic infants and maintain strong communication networks, and provides practical tips for Title V programs to ensure their integration into emergency preparedness and response processes, emphasizing the importance of clear protocols, strong communication systems, and demonstrating Title V's unique value in addressing MCH population needs during public health emergencies.

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: Title V programs, Disaster planning, Federal MCH programs, Infant health, Maternal health, California, Florida, Virginia, Puerto Rico

Virginia Health Catalyst. 2018. Oral disease prevention in primary care: Services and reimbursement for children 0-3. Glen Allen, VA: Virginia Health Catalyst, 1 p.

Annotation: This fact sheet for health professionals provides information about billing Medicaid for applying fluoride varnish to the teeth of infants and children from birth through age 3 in Virginia. Information includes which types of health professionals can bill for this service, what Medicaid covers, and to whom to apply for reimbursement.

Contact: Virginia Health Catalyst, 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 103, Glen Allen, VA 23060, Telephone: (804) 269-8720 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://vahealthcatalyst.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Fluoride, Health education, Infant health, Medicaid, Oral health, Preventive health services, Reimbursement, State programs, Virginia, Young children

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The MCH Digital Library is one of six special collections at Geogetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education. It is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under award number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy with an award of $700,000/year. The library is also supported through foundation and univerity funding. 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.