NGA Publishes Report on Maternal and Child Health Services Reforms
- By BSTQ Staff
According to the National Governors Association (NGA) report titled Effect of Provider Payment Reforms on Maternal and Child Health Services, states are vigorously pursuing policies and initiatives that are intended to reduce healthcare costs while enhancing outcomes and access to care for children and pregnant women. While most healthcare reform efforts do not specifically target maternal and child health services, the initiatives identified in this report have the potential to reduce costs while improving outcomes for pregnant women and children. The report examines state initiatives such as paying for good outcomes and bundling payments to providers to ensure coordination of care at a reasonable cost.
