How Medicaid Postpartum Coverage and PPD Screening Could Improve Diabetes and Blood Pressure Care After Birth
Official title: Impact of Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Extension and Mandated Postpartum Depression Screening on Care for Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11401158 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large NIH grant is studying how extending Medicaid after birth and mandating postpartum depression screening affect care for women with gestational diabetes and pregnancy-related high blood pressure.
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 start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,384,099 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113159-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401158 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals who have had gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced hypertension and are affected by Medicaid postpartum coverage policies in Louisiana or Mississippi.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in regions outside the study or those not impacted by Medicaid postpartum coverage changes may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project follows women in Louisiana and Mississippi to see if longer Medicaid coverage after birth and required screening for postpartum depression improve blood glucose and blood pressure monitoring and follow-up care. Researchers will link electronic health records and Medicaid claims to track whether screening and care gaps close over time. The work looks at three time periods to understand short-, mid-, and longer-term impacts from policy changes on patient experiences and health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could lead to more consistent postpartum monitoring and screening, potentially reducing future diabetes, hypertension, and mood-related health problems for mothers.
How similar studies have gone: Prior programs linking policy changes with postpartum care have shown improvements in screening and follow-up, but this study adds state-level comparison and long-term outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shi, Lizheng — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Shi, Lizheng
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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.