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Percentage of Overall # of births where Medicaid was the primary payment source for the delivery "Medicaid-Total"
Definition
The measurement of the Percentage of Overall # of births where Medicaid was the primary payment source for the delivery ("Medicaid-Total") relies on data collected through vital records and Healthcare claims.
Measure Description
The measurement of the Percentage of Overall # of births where Medicaid was the primary payment source for the delivery ("Medicaid-Total") relies on data collected through vital records and Healthcare claims.
Story Behind the Curve
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Data Sources and Measure Methods
Statewide Perinatal Data System (SPDS) Statistical Summary Report
Data Linkage and Analysis:
- To get a comprehensive picture, researchers and agencies often link Medicaid claims data with birth certificate data.
- This linkage allows for a more detailed analysis, combining demographic and health information from birth certificates with the rich longitudinal data available in Medicaid claims.
- The "Medicaid-Total" percentage is then calculated by determining the number of births where Medicaid is the designated primary payer from these combined datasets and dividing it by the total number of births within a given timeframe.
Key Considerations:
- Data Accuracy and Quality: Challenges can arise in linking Medicaid claims and birth certificate data, potentially affecting the accuracy of this measure.
- Changes Over Time: Data collection methodologies and the overall Medicaid landscape can change over time, requiring careful consideration when comparing data across different years.
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