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Renata E Howland1, Kelly Terlizzi2, Elizabeth Frenette3
1Department of Population Health, Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, U.S.A..
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|June 16, 2026
Summary
The HealthySteps model improved preventive care and healthcare utilization for Medicaid-insured children and mothers. This program showed greater benefits for Black, Hispanic, and Asian children, potentially reducing disparities.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Primary Care
- Healthcare Disparities
- Preventive Health Services
Background:
- The HealthySteps model is a two-generation, team-based approach to pediatric primary care.
- This study focuses on Medicaid-insured children and mothers, examining preventive care and healthcare utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the association of the HealthySteps model with preventive care and healthcare utilization in Medicaid-insured children and mothers.
- To investigate differences in these outcomes across racial and ethnic groups.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cohort study design was employed.
- Linked HealthySteps and Medicaid claims data from 2016-2021 were used for analysis.
- A 12-month comparison was made between children receiving comprehensive HealthySteps services and a matched control group.
Main Results:
- HealthySteps was linked to higher rates of well-child visits, developmental screenings, and Early Intervention services.
- The model showed increased family planning, maternal depression screening, and postpartum care for mothers.
- Preventive care improvements were more pronounced in Black, Hispanic, and Asian children compared to White non-Hispanic children.
Conclusions:
- The HealthySteps model demonstrates significant clinical impact by improving preventive care crucial for early childhood development.
- The program shows potential in mitigating persistent disparities in preventive care access for minority children.
- Further research can explore long-term impacts and scalability of the HealthySteps model.
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