Article Publication Date:
7/19/2008
Summary:
In January 2008, a small group of experts met to discuss challenges and recent changes to the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) Medicaid benefit. Their discussion focused on helping states maximize children’s access to EPSDT care. They also covered ways to engage with primary care providers and to improve care coordination and quality measurement.
Topics:
Quality
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Children and Families
Sources:
Rutgers/NASHP
National Academy for State Health Policy
Programs/Initiatives:
Information and Referral
States:
Keywords:
N/A
EPSDT; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment; DRA; Deficit Reduction Act; preventive care; healthcare; health care; quality; primary care providers; care coordination; benefits packages; delivery systems; medical home; CMS-416; HEDIS;
Contact
National Academy for State Health Policy
info@nashp.org
Phone:
207-874-6524
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51669