AMCHP's National Center for Health Reform Implementationprovides assistance to state MCH programs and their key partners (e.g., state Medicaid and CHIP programs, community health centers, local health departments, providers) to optimize the opportunities presented by health reform for women, children including children with special health care needs (CSHCN), and their families. Through on-line resources, technical assistance and consultation with AMCHP members, our National Center and Policy Team staff are happy to provide you with the resources you need to understand the impact of the ACA and implement key MCH provisions as required.
Papers, Issues Briefs & Presentations
These publications are designed to provide more in-depth information and analysis than our fact sheets on issue related to ACA implementation and TItle V MCH programs. Contact us by visiting our Advocacy Contact page.
Affordable Care Act Fact Sheets
These brief publications are designed to assist state MCH programs understand and implement key Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions related to the following:
The Power of Prevention: The Cost Effectiveness of Maternal & Child Health Interventions
State MCH programs are a fundamental part of our nation’s public health system. The evidence shows that state MCH programs, and the services they ensure, merit increased national investment. Through effective and efficient interventions described in this publication, state MCH programs and partners can learn more about programs that improve the lives of mothers, children, and families. Click here to download the report.
New Opportunities for Integrating and Improving Health Care for Women, Children, and Their Families
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act gives states new tools and funding to integrate public and private delivery of health care services. Many states are already integrating services for low-income women and children to improve outcomes and reduce costs. For example, many state Medicaid agencies and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, public health agencies, provider groups, private insurers, children’s hospitals, and family organizations are partnering to share resources including technical assistance, coordinated care, and quality improvement efforts. This issue brief highlights the efforts of Colorado, Florida, Ohio, and Vermont to integrate health care services for low-income women and children, especially through state Title V maternal and child health programs. Click here to download the issue brief.
Health Insurance Exchanges: Key Considerations for Maternal & Child Health Programs (September 2011)
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is working with members and a broad coalition of MCH groups to develop comments about this regulation. This Issue Brief highlights some of the key considerations for state MCH programs and partners in developing their Exchanges and provides key leaders with some ideas to ensure that the unique needs of women, children and families are addressed in state Exchange planning. For states that will not develop their own Exchanges, AMCHP will submit comments to HHS to help assure these key issues are considered during the development of the federal Exchange. Click here to download the report.
Implementing Health Reform: Key Provisions and Opportunities for Title V MCH Programs (June 2010)
This PowerPoint presentation provides an analysis of key provisions, opportunities, and challenges for state MCH programs in implementing ACA. Click hereto download the presentation.
Helpful Links to Related Organizations
AMCHP works with a variety of partners on behalf state MCH programs nationwide. Visit our Links page for additional information related to Health Reform, the Affordable Care Act, and similar topics. Please note: these website are maintained by partner groups. AMCHP is not responsible for their content nor keeping them current.
Disclaimer
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