Agency Highlights Gaps in Maternal Health Care Access in Medicaid Managed Care

Agency Highlights Gaps in Maternal Health Care Access in Medicaid Managed Care

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted a study on maternal health care access in Medicaid managed care, highlighting critical gaps in a landscape marked by disparities and poor outcomes. Despite federal mandates for managed care organizations (MCOs) to cover OB/GYN services, many states do not ensure coverage for essential providers like… (Eisen, October 2, 2024) #Social Determinants of Health, #Womenโ€™s Health