Award
NIH Reporter #5P20GM156684-02
Postpartum depression screening at well-child visits: An evaluation of newly covered Medicaid services in Arkansas
Recipient
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Award Amount
$176,308.00
Ceiling
$176,308.00
Awarded
June 11, 2026
Identifier
5P20GM156684-02
Evaluation of Medicaid policy changes on postpartum depression screening in Arkansas using statewide data and quasi-experimental methods to inform maternal and infant health policy.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the impact of Medicaid policy changes on postpartum depression screening and related outcomes in Arkansas, utilizing statewide claims data and linked birth certificates. The study employs quasi-experimental designs including difference-in-difference and difference-in-difference-in-difference analyses to assess changes over time and across populations, with a focus on provider and area-level variations. The research aligns with the goals of the Center for Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Excellence (MaRCH) and aims to inform policy and practice to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.