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Allen C; Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. 2024. Championing change in maternal health legislation with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson. Washington, DC: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health , (AIM for Safer Birth Podcast Series)

Annotation: During Black Maternal Health Week, podcast host Christie Allen welcomes two distinguished guests: Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, and Carole Johnson, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Together, they discuss the groundbreaking Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative, the Momnibus legislation, and the urgent need for comprehensive support for maternal health across the United States. This episode is part of the AIM for Better Birth series of podcasts that dive deeper into the rising severe maternal morbidity and maternal mortality rates in the United States through a data-driven, quality improvement lens.

Keywords: Advocacy, Blacks, Health care disparities, Health equity, Legislation, Maternal health, Maternal mortality, Policy development

Congressional Research Service. 2024. Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant: Overview and issues for Congress. Washington, DC: Congressional Research Services, 57 pp.

Annotation: This report provides an overview of the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant program authorized under Title V of the Social Security Act. The report describes the program's three main components: State MCH Block Grants (the largest component, providing formula grants to states and territories), Special Projects of Regional and National Significance (SPRANS), and Community Integrated Service Systems (CISS). It details the program's history, funding mechanisms, services provided, populations served, and reporting requirements. The report outlines how states use these funds to address the unique needs of pregnant women, infants, children, and children with special health care needs through direct health care services, enabling services, and public health services and systems. It also examines recent funding trends, highlighting shifts in allocations among the three components and changes in state expenditure patterns following the COVID-19 pandemic. The document concludes with policy considerations for Congress regarding funding allocation formulas, program coordination, and oversight accountability.

Keywords: Block grants, Data, Funding, Initiatives, Legislation, Maternal health, Maternal morbidity, Maternal mortality, Measures, Medicaid, Prevention, Title V programs

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health. 2024. Nebraska public health authorization dental services and evaluation report. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, 7 pp. (Report)

Annotation: This annual report evaluates dental hygiene services delivered by dental hygienists with public health authorization (PHRDHs) in Nebraska. The report highlights the function, activities, and locations served by PHRDHs in the state. It also provides background information on Nebraska dental hygienists' ability to obtain public health authorization since 2007 and the services that public health authorization allows PHRDHs to provide. In addition, the report discusses differences in the number of services PHRDHs provided in 2023 compared with 2022.

Keywords: Annual reports, Dental hygiene, Nebraska, Oral health, Public health, Service delivery, State legislation, State programs, Trends

National Academy for State Health Policy. 2024. State efforts to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage (state tracker). Portland, OR: National Academy for State Health Policy,

Annotation: This interactive map and chart summarizes state efforts to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage by tracking state laws, Medicaid waivers, and state plan amendments designed to prolong coverage during the postpartum period. Extending Medicaid postpartum coverage beyond 60 days to 12 months is a key state strategy intended to improve maternal health and address the maternal mortality crisis. This resource is intended for professionals addressing policy areas such as Women’s and Children’s Health, specifically focusing on Maternal and Family Health.

Keywords: Government financing, Maps, Medicaid, Policy, Policy development, Postpartum care, State legislation

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2024. Status of state actions to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. Washington, DC: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. 2023. Advancing health equity through the legislative process. Arlington, VA: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, 2 pp.

Clark M. 2023. State trends to leverage Medicaid extended postpartum coverage, benefits and payment policies to improve maternal health. Washington, DC: Center for Children and Families,

Annotation: This report describes state trends in the use of Medicaid funds to improve maternal health, including Medicaid extensions that cover the 12-month postpartum period; the expansion of provider types to include doula care; and coverage of postpartum mental health screening and treatment. Guidance on how states can leverage Medicaid managed care contracts to Improve maternal health outcomes is included, along with a chart comparing the percentage of women who attend timely prenatal and postpartum visits in both expansion and non-expansion states.

Keywords: Financing, Health care reform, Medicaid, Policy , Postpartum care, Prenatal care, Quality improvement, State legislation, Trends

National Academy for State Health Policy . 2023. Medicaid policies for caregiver and maternal depression screening during well-child visits, by state. Portland, OR: National Academy for State Health Policy,

Annotation: This online tracker contains a map of the U.S. and accompanying chart highlighting each state's policy in response to the 2016 federal guidance allowing states to provide Medicaid coverage of maternal and/or caregiver depression screening during a well-child visit under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit. The map indicates which states either require, recommend, or allow maternal depression screening using the two-generational approach and, where applicable, provides the reimbursement rate for this fee-for-service.

Keywords: Depression, Financing, Maternal health, Medicaid, Policy, Postpartum depression, Screening, State legislation

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists . 2023. Medicaid reimbursement for postpartum LARC [by state]. Washington, D.C.: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. 2023. Medicaid postpartum coverage extension tracker . Menlo Park, CA: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation,

Annotation: This online resource tracks state actions to implement extended Medicaid postpartum coverage, including states that have implemented a 12-month postpartum extension, states that are planning to implement a 12-month extension, states with pending legislation to seek federal approval through a waiver, and states that have proposed or received approval for a limited coverage extension.

Keywords: Eligibility, Legislation , Medicaid, Postpartum care, State initiatives

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors and American Mobile and Teledentistry Alliance. 2023. Mobile and portable school-based/school-linked oral health programs: Delivery models to expand care for children and adolescents. Reno, NV: Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, 25 pp.

Annotation: This report provides guidance for developing and implementing a school-based or school-linked mobile or portable oral health program. It discusses challenges and strategies for overcoming these challenges. Selected challenges discussed include workforce considerations; state dental practice acts, legislation, and other regulations limiting the provision of oral health care; community opposition; infrastructure issues; and infection-control issues. Strategies include program planning, developing policies and procedures, community engagement and education, care coordination, developing business plans and budgets, and implementing quality measures and evaluation.

Keywords: Budgets, Health programs, Infection control, Legislation, Oral health, Prevention programs, Program planning, Quality assurance, Regulations, School health, Service coordination

Child Trends . 2023. A resource to help researchers and funders understand indigenous children, youth, and families . Bethesda, MD: Child Trends ,

Annotation: This research brief provides information on Indigenous Peoples in the United States and U.S. territories, including geographic distribution, overall demographics, and trends in education, health, and well-being. It discusses the impact that colonization and Federal Indian Law has had on Indigenous children, youth, and families and recommends strategies that can be implemented at the local, state, and federal levels to improve health outcomes. The brief is intended for those who engage with and/or conduct or fund research, evaluation, or technical assistance focusing on Indigenous populations..

Keywords: Alaska natives, American Indians, Cultural barriers, Cultural factors, Health equity, History, Initiatives, Legislation, Litigation, Pacific islanders, Policy, Statutes, Trends

Carlson J, Falletta K, Steber K, Novak K. 2023. Recommendations for creating equitable and inclusive paid family leave policies . Bethesda, MD: Child Trends, 16 pp.

Annotation: This research brief outlines the impacts of paid parental leave for families and communities and describes the current policy landscape for paid parental leave in the United States. It provides six recommendations for policymakers to consider as they work to develop equitable and inclusive paid parental leave policies. The recommendations are designed to guide state-level efforts but may also be applicable to leaders at the local and federal levels.

Keywords: Economic factors, Employee benefits, Family leave, Financing, Legislation, Policy development, Working parents

Haldar S, Hinton E. 2023. State policies for expanding Medicaid coverage of community health worker(CHW) services. Mento Park, CA: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation,

Annotation: This online report examines state policies for expanding Medicaid coverage of community health worker (CHW) services, including approaches to authorizing payment and encouraging use of CHWs within Medicaid programs. It presents findings from KFF's 22nd annual Medicaid budget survey conducted in 2022, which found that over half of responding states (29 of 48) allowed Medicaid payment for CHW services as of July 2022. The document details various coverage mechanisms including state plan authority, ACA Health Home options, managed care arrangements, and Section 1115 demonstration waivers. It provides specific examples of recently implemented state plan amendments and discusses state plans to expand CHW programs in fiscal year 2023, including new certification requirements and efforts targeting maternal health. The report includes a U.S. map showing state CHW coverage policies and a detailed table comparing features of state plan amendments in California, Louisiana, and Nevada.

Keywords: Community health workers, Medicaid, National surveys, Payment, Public policy, State legislation, State surveys

Bradford K, Costanza K, Fouladi F, Hill T, Njunen, Speer K. 2023. Supporting moms' health in the postpartum period. Denver, CO: National Conference of State Legislatures, 20 pp.

Annotation: This report from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) provides an overview of state policy options to support maternal health during the postpartum period. It highlights the critical need for ongoing care in the "fourth trimester" to prevent maternal mortality and morbidity, noting that the U.S. faces higher rates than other developed nations with persistent racial disparities. The report outlines five key policy areas: (1) extending Medicaid postpartum coverage beyond the federal minimum of 60 days; (2) increasing access to mental health services and substance use disorder treatment; (3) promoting access to long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) to help with pregnancy spacing; (4) supporting breastfeeding through expanded accommodations, insurance coverage of lactation support, and access to donor breast milk; and (5) investing in evidence-based home visiting programs to provide preventive services and support. The report provides specific state legislative examples and program highlights in each of these policy areas.

Keywords: Policy development, Postpartum care, Public policy, State legislation, State programs

Center for Science in the Public Interest. 2022. Healthy school meals for all: A toolkit for advocates. Washington DC: Center for Science in the Public Interest, 19 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit provides information and resources to help advocates to improve the quality of school meals. It discusses the history of school meals; school meals today; the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, and lawsuits over a 2018 U.S. Department of Agriculture rule that weakened sodium, whole grain, and flavored milk standards for school meals. Also discussed are the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the importance of school meals, the Center for Science in the Public Interest's vision for school meals, and what advocates can do to help realize this vision. Fact sheets on key priorities are included, along with information on state and local model legislation and policy, messaging guidance, and sample communication materials.

Keywords: Advocacy, Legislation, Nutrition, Public policy, School age children, School health

Public Counsel. 2022. Examining racial and ethnic inequities among children served under California's developmental services system: Where things currently stand . Los Angeles, CA: Public Counsel , 43 pp.

Annotation: This report examines racial and ethnic inequities in children's access to developmental services through California's Department of Developmental Services (DDS). It quantifies and evaluates inequities in service access and expenditures and examines the effectiveness of the set of measures developed by DDS to monitor and prevent inequities related to race, culture, and primary language spoken. A summary of findings is provided along with recommendations for legislative improvements that could help eliminate disparities to services for children with developmental disabilities in the state of California.

Keywords: Access to health care, Barriers, California, Children with developmental disabilities, Cultural factors, Ethnic factors, Racial factors, State legislation

National Model Dental Therapist Rule Panel. 2022. Model dental therapist rule. [no place]: National Partnership for Dental Therapy, 34 pp.

Annotation: This guide provides information for policymakers, state agencies, licensing boards and agencies, oral health and other nonprofit organizations, state governments, and other interested parties in states that have enacted dental therapy legislation and are planning licensing and regulatory efforts. The guide explains what an administrative rule is and offers background information on dental therapy and rulemaking. Also discussed are best practices in dental therapy administrative rulemaking, tribal regulation of dental therapists, and the Model Dental Therapist Rule.

Keywords: Administrative policy, Best practices, Licensing, Oral health, Public policy, State legislation, Work force

Prenatal-to-Three Impact Center, Vanderbilt Universit. 2022. State options and actions to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage . Nashville, TN: Peabody College of Education and Human Development, Vanderbilt University , 8 pp.

Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry. 2022. Supporting dental therapy through the Title VII training programs: A meaningful strategy for implementing equitable oral health care. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 27 pp. (ACTPCMD 19th annual report to the Secretary of DHHS and to Congress)

Annotation: This report offers recommendations to Congress on how to support dental therapy to make oral health care more accessible. It provides information about the dental therapy profession and presents background on the importance of oral health, the impact of oral health disparities, and costs of patients using the emergency department to get oral health care. It also discusses quality of care provided by dental therapists and financial benefits of expanding the dental therapy workforce. Examples of existing dental therapy programs are included.

Keywords: Access to health care, Costs, Legislation, Oral health, Programs
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