Testing New Medicaid Payment Models to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes.
This law establishes a demonstration project (2024-2028) allowing states to test alternative payment methods for maternity care under Medicaid and CHIP. The goal is to significantly improve maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for demographic groups facing high rates of mortality and severe complications. Citizens enrolled in these programs may benefit from more comprehensive and equitable care that addresses social factors and mental health.
Key points
The project focuses on testing new ways to pay for maternity care to achieve better health results for mothers and babies covered by Medicaid/CHIP.
Payment models must address pregnancy risk, quality metrics, mental health, substance use, and social factors affecting maternal health.
The initiative mandates the inclusion of diverse care teams, including mental health providers and perinatal health workers, to reduce health disparities.
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