Inc Health Services Advisory Group
Publisher
Health Services Advisory Group Inc
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) is a specific health care program within Medicaid for persons from birth through 20 years of age. EPSDT provides a comprehensive child health program to help ensure that health problems are identified, diagnosed, and treated early, before they become more complex and before their treatment becomes more costly.
Publisher
Health Services Advisory Group Inc
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Adults with various types of disabilities in the United States have reduced access to routine screening and experience lower utilization of preventive health care services than recommended. CDHCPF wants to eliminate health disparities among persons with disabilities and to ensure that Medicaid members have access to preventive health care.