Understanding how state income support affects pediatric hospitalizations and child maltreatment

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What this research studies

Researchers will study how two kinds of state safety net policies—one-time “bolus” payments and year-round minimum wage supports—relate to pediatric hospitalizations and child maltreatment across states. Using health data beyond just state averages, they aim to connect family income-related factors with child health outcomes in a nuanced way. The work will analyze how policy differences may explain why some states see different patterns of hospital use and maltreatment, and what kinds of supports might be most protective for children. The study is grounded in real-world data from multiple states, with the goal of informing policymakers and clinicians about protective strategies for vulnerable families.

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Where this research is happening

• Children's Mercy Hosp (Kansas City, Mo)
  Kansas City, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Colvin, Jeffrey D — Children's Mercy Hosp (Kansas City, Mo)
• Study coordinator: Colvin, Jeffrey D

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