Survey Finds Medicaid Maternity Patients Report Worse Outcomes Than Commercial
A nationwide survey of over 3,800 people who gave birth in 2023-2024 found Medicaid beneficiaries reported worse outcomes and care experiences compared to those with private insurance. The Listening to Mothers survey documented limited care access and patients feeling unheard during pregnancy and delivery. The findings highlight persistent quality gaps in maternity care delivery for Medicaid-covered pregnancies, which account for approximately 42% of all U.S. births annually.
Medicaid MCOs face growing scrutiny over maternal health outcomes and could see increased performance measurement, quality improvement mandates, or contractual requirements tied to maternity care access and patient experience scores.
Maternal · Managed Care
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