NASHP, with the support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, is working with Models for Change grantee organizations and state policymakers to address the health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system. This issue brief from NASHP is the final in a series that highlights findings from surveys of juvenile justice and Medicaid agencies in order to determine policies around health care and Medicaid for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The paper focuses on findings related to service delivery and continuity of care policies for juvenile justice-involved youth.
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August 2010
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This issue brief highlights the state of Oklahoma, which recently implemented an electronic enrollment system for newborn children in its hospitals. By replacing a paper-based enrollment process with an electronic system, Oklahoma has been able to improve efficiency and program analysis, streamline billing, facilitate the establishment of medical homes, and reduce administrative costs.
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The Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program is the child health component of Medicaid. Despite EPSDT’s broad benefits, studies and state policymakers’ experience suggest that not all children are receiving the services to which they are entitled. While many stakeholders understand the requirements that define EPSDT well child visits (commonly called screening visits) and their importance to supporting and promoting child health, the requirements that define EPSDT coverage for treatment (the “T” in EPSDT) are not as well understood. This brief explores states efforts and opportunities to improve access to treatment services in EPSDT.
June 2010
