Listening to Mothers survey
Coverage of Listening to Mothers survey in the Nexus archive.
- Nationwide survey shows ongoing struggles for pregnant patients on Medicaid
A national survey found that Medicaid-covered pregnant patients face limited access to prenatal care, with 21% receiving care only in the second trimester or later. Medicaid patients reported higher rates of complications like high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and mental health issues compared to those with private insurance. Threats to progress include hospital maternity unit closures and Medicaid funding cuts.
- Nationwide survey shows ongoing struggles for pregnant patients on Medicaid
A nationwide survey found that Medicaid-covered pregnant patients face limited access to prenatal care, with 21% receiving care only after the first trimester and higher rates of complications compared to those with private insurance. The survey highlights policy improvements like extended Medicaid postpartum coverage but warns these gains are threatened by hospital closures and Medicaid cuts.
- Nationwide survey shows ongoing struggles for pregnant patients on Medicaid
A national survey found Medicaid-covered pregnant patients face worse outcomes, limited access to prenatal care, and systemic challenges like hospital closures and Medicaid cuts. Over 20% of respondents delayed prenatal care until the second trimester or later, with Medicaid patients reporting higher rates of complications and mental health issues.
- Nationwide survey shows ongoing struggles for pregnant patients on Medicaid
A national survey found that Medicaid-covered pregnant patients face limited access to prenatal care, with 21% receiving it after the first trimester and higher rates of complications compared to those with private insurance. The National Partnership for Women and Families' 'Listening to Mothers' survey highlights policy improvements like extended Medicaid postpartum coverage but warns these gains are threatened by hospital closures and Medicaid cuts.
- Nationwide survey shows ongoing struggles for pregnant patients on Medicaid
A national survey found Medicaid-covered pregnant patients face limited access to prenatal care, with 21% receiving care after the first trimester and higher rates of complications compared to those with private insurance. The survey highlighted policy improvements like extended postpartum Medicaid coverage but warned of threats from hospital maternity unit closures and Medicaid funding cuts.