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    Improving outcomes through better maternal health

     

    At UnitedHealthcare Community & State, we’re committed to supporting pregnant individuals throughout their maternal health journey, from before pregnancy to after childbirth. Our goal is to improve both the pregnant individual and child’s health outcomes by increasing access to care, considering whole-person health, and reducing health disparities.

     

    Medicaid funds:

    43%
    of all births
    67%
    of American Indian & Alaskan Native births
    65%
    of all Black births
     

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    Explore how doula care is making a difference

    Doulas provide community-based, culturally appropriate birthing support and contribute to improved maternal health outcomes. With doula care, impacts to health can be significant, including lower rates of depression and anxiety, fewer cesarean sections (C-sections), and lower use of pain medication. Explore how doula care works, how to find doula care, and why it's a growing part of positive Medicaid birthing experiences.

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    On-demand education: maternal health

    Medicaid covers nearly half of all births in the United States. Learn how Medicaid is supporting members throughout pregnancy and lowering adverse maternal and birth outcomes for mom and baby.

     
    Fighting food insecurity in Florida
    UnitedHealthcare announced grants today totaling $150,000 to five local community organizations focused on expanding access to nutritional foods for Florida families and children, highlighting the issue during 2018 Children’s Week.
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    The grants address the many facets of hunger by providing fresh fruits and vegetables directly to families living in food deserts.
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    Medicaid Glossary
    This glossary is intended to be informational only and relate to terms used commonly in Medicaid programs and design. In most cases, terms are derived from publicly available sources. Terms covered in this glossary are subject to change and may have alternate definitions when used in relation to other programs or products, or by other sources or companies.
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    Supporting wraparound, self-directed care through service coordination.
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    Medicaid Glossary
    This glossary is intended to be informational only and relate to terms used commonly in Medicaid programs and design. In most cases, terms are derived from publicly available sources. Terms covered in this glossary are subject to change and may have alternate definitions when used in relation to other programs or products, or by other sources or companies.
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    Supporting wraparound, self-directed care through service coordination.
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