Improving Maternal Health with Medicaid Programs
The Effects of Medicaid Policy Interventions on Severe Maternal Morbidity
This project looks at how new Medicaid programs in Pennsylvania can help reduce serious health problems for mothers during and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11127658 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project explores how new Medicaid programs in Pennsylvania might help reduce severe health complications for mothers during and after childbirth. Researchers are focusing on three specific programs: one that offers incentive payments for quality care, another that bundles payments for obstetric services, and a third that covers doula services. They will compare the health outcomes of mothers receiving these new programs to those receiving standard care, both within Pennsylvania over time and against mothers in similar states. The goal is to understand which programs are most effective in improving maternal health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant to pregnant individuals and new mothers who are covered by Medicaid, particularly those in Pennsylvania.
Not a fit: Patients not covered by Medicaid or those outside of Pennsylvania may not directly benefit from the specific policy changes studied here.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better Medicaid policies that significantly reduce severe health complications for mothers.
How similar studies have performed: While Medicaid policy interventions are a recognized strategy, this specific combination and comparison of programs in Pennsylvania represents a novel approach to understanding their impact on maternal morbidity.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mendez, Dara Daneen — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Mendez, Dara Daneen
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.