Early identification of developmental delays pays major dividends.
Get on top of developmental delays early. Why? Because the potential for success in minimizing or eliminating such a deficit is greater if you identify the problem at an early stage. Further, developmental problems can lead to a cascade of costly utilization, so health care organizations have a strong stake in initiating effective DM initiatives around this issue. In fact, several Medicaid health plans around the country have done just that, and they are now ready to share their success stories.
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