title: Medicaid EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Testing) changes help home care.
abstract: The changes to the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Testing program legislated in April 1990 have been described as the most significant improvement to Medicaid since its inception--yet states are being very quiet about these changes. Why aren't they trumpeting what may be hope for expanding needed home care services?
authors: Center for Health Care Law, Washington, DC.
authors: J E
authors: JE
authors: Murray
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000191:economics; D004608:Eligibility Determination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D008484:Medicaid / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013221:State Health Plans / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States