Extending Medicaid to 12 months after childbirth increases follow-up care for high-risk mothers

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Extending Medicaid coverage to 12 months after childbirth increased postpartum health care utilization among women with pregnancy complications such as diabetes and hypertension, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The findings suggest that expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage can be leveraged to improve access to preventive care and reduce both…

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Extending Medicaid to 12 months after childbirth increases follow-up care for high-risk mothers

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