Effects of extended Medicaid coverage and postpartum depression screening on care for gestational diabetes and pregnancy-induced hypertension
Impact of Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Extension and Mandated Postpartum Depression Screening on Care for Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
This study is looking at how extending Medicaid coverage after childbirth and requiring screenings for postpartum depression can help new moms in Louisiana get better care for issues like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, and it will compare their experiences to those of moms in Mississippi, where these changes haven't happened yet.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908675 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how extending Medicaid postpartum coverage and mandating postpartum depression screening can improve care for conditions like gestational diabetes and pregnancy-induced hypertension. The study will compare health outcomes and patient experiences in Louisiana, where these changes have been implemented, to Mississippi, where they have not. By linking electronic health records and Medicaid claims data, the research aims to track screening behaviors and health outcomes over several years. This approach seeks to understand the impact of policy changes on maternal health and postpartum care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are postpartum individuals who have experienced gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced hypertension and are enrolled in Medicaid.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in Medicaid or who do not have a history of gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced hypertension may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants by ensuring better management of gestational diabetes and hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that extending postpartum coverage and implementing screening mandates can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shi, Lizheng — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Shi, Lizheng
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.