Clinician Characteristics Associated With Fluoride Varnish Applications During Well-Child Visits
Clinicians treating a higher percentage of patients insured by Medicaid and patients younger than 5 years were more likely to apply fluoride varnish.
Pediatric Oral Health Services in Medicaid Managed Care and Fee for Service
Rates of preventive oral health services among pediatric medical visits in Florida were similar whether visits were paid via Medicaid comprehensive managed care or fee for service.
Care Management Reduced Infant Mortality for Medicaid Managed Care Enrollees in Ohio
Care management was effective at reducing infant mortality among the most vulnerable infants enrolled in an Ohio Medicaid managed care organization.
Specialty Care Access for Medicaid Enrollees in Expansion States
In a survey of community health center medical directors in 9 Medicaid expansion states and DC, nearly 60% reported difficulty obtaining new specialist visits and multiple access barriers on behalf of their patients.