Nasseh K, Vujicic M. The impact of Medicaid reform on children's dental care utilization in Connecticut, Maryland, and Texas. Health Serv Res. 2015;50(4):1236-1249. Access Abstract NPM: 13-2: Oral Health in Childhood Intervention Components (click on component to see a list of all articles that use that intervention): POPULATION-BASED SYSTEMS, STATE, Medicaid Reform Intervention Description: To measure the impact of Medicaid reforms, in particular increases in Medicaid dental fees in Connecticut, Maryland, and Texas, on access to dental care among Medicaid-eligible children. Conclusion: Increasing Medicaid dental fees closer to private insurance fee levels has a significant impact on dental care utilization and unmet dental need among Medicaid-eligible children. Study Design: QE: pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group Significant Findings: Yes Setting: Intervention: CT, MD, TX Control: CA, FL, HI, IL, MA, ME, MO, MI, ND, OR, PA, UT, WA, WI Target Audience: Children aged 1-17 years eligible for Medicaid Data Source: 2007 and 2011-2012 National Survey of Children’s Health Sample Size: NR Age Range: not specified
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