Reports
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Gaps in Peer Support Reimbursement and Certification in the United States
Increasing access to state-certified peer specialists is innovative and evidence-based, augmenting well-established behavioral health treatment professional shortages. Certification ensures that trained peer support providers retain knowledge and meet proficiency, enhancing the quality and consistency of care. This summary details which states provide certification and Medicaid reimbursement for mental health, substance use, or both areas of…
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2024 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards
In 2024, the overall national grade improved slightly from a D to a D+ as state grades inched upwards. Thirty-four state grades improved; four states earned Bs (an increase from 1 state in 2023) and five states earned failing grades (down from 15 states in 2023).
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Maternal Mental Health Care – Obstetric Provider Services Billing and Reimbursement Guide
The following guidance was developed for reference by payors and obstetric providers (midwives, Ob/Gyns and family practice providers who provide maternity care), culling together the latest behavioral health integration protocol, resources from clinical bodies and the National Committee for Quality Assurance, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures for perinatal depression.
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2023 State Maternal Mental Health Legislation Report
In 2023, there was an uptick in the number of state legislatures that took action on maternal mental health (MMH), with 15 states passing legislation, compared to 10 states in 2022 and 30 bills in 2023 compared to 10 bills in 2022.
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Zurzuvae, the New Postpartum Depression Drug Now Available in the U.S. – This is How Insurers Have Responded
Zurzuvae™, the new first-of-its-kind 14-day postpartum depression pill, recently available in the United States. Zurzuvae is a pill that is taken for 14 days and has been shown to provide rapid improvements in depressive symptoms by day 15, and as early as day 3, according to the drug’s developer, Sage Therapeutics. This is a substantive…
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The Difference Between Doulas, CHWs and Peer Support Workers
This fact sheet provides an overview of the differences between doulas, community health workers (CHWs), and peer support specialists -shedding light on their roles, qualifications, and contributions toward maternal mental health.
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A Comprehensive Look at State Maternal Mental Health Screening and Reimbursement Legislation
This report summarizes state legislative mandates addressing maternal mental health (MMH) screening and reimbursement for screening.
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Black Maternal Mental Health Issue Brief
Introduction: Maternal mental health disorders are the most common complication of childbirth. Up to 20% of women experience maternal mental
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2023 Annual Impact Report
This 2023 Impact Report highlights how the Policy Center continues to advance policy solutions that support the integration of mental health services into obstetric settings and community-based care so women and families no longer fall through the cracks in our healthcare system.
