Access to Care
In this section, you can:
- Find information on medicaid programs for pregnant women and children including Presumptive Eligibility
- Learn about successful and creative community-based initiatives
- Find out how to improve responsiveness and service to low-income families
Why is this Important?
For the past 15 years, Indiana has made little progress in increasing the percentage of pregnant women entering first trimester prenatal care, which is now less than 80 percent. Only 16 states in the US have lower rates. Factors associated with late or no prenatal care include increased rates of prematurity and low birth weight. Equal access to risk appropriate, quality and culturally sensitive care is an important factor in improving perinatal outcomes. In addition to removing barriers to care, efforts are needed to improve the content, quality, and acceptability of the care to meet the needs of pregnant women.
Role of IPN
IPN’s Access to Care initiatives involve collaborating with providers, communities, and policymakers to identify and implement strategies that facilitate early and low-barrier entry into care for vulnerable women.
For more information, contact Caitlin Priest at 317.924.0825 x4231 or cpriest@indianaperinatal.org.
Other Helpful Links
Click here to see what we are telling Mothers and Families.
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