Rates prior to 2014 were collected through administrative claims only, so are less accurate than the 2014 rate which was collected using hybrid (claims + medical record review) methodology.

This measure looks at the percentage of women with Vermont Medicaid insurance who gave birth and who had a postpartum visit between 21 and 56 days after their delivery. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommends that women see their health care provider at least once between 4 and 6 weeks after giving birth. The first postpartum visit should include a physical examination and is an opportunity for the health care practitioner to answer parents’ questions, give family planning guidance and counsel on nutrition.