Featured Model Teen Program
Kaiser Permanente's Teen Clinic emphasizes preventive services as a key feature of adolescent health care and partners with local high schools and participates in local school fairs to promote healthy lifestyles among teenagers in the community. Learn More »
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What's New?Medical Home Innovations: Where Do Adolescents Fit?A New Report: Although some progress has been made in meeting adolescent needs through medical home innovations, much remains to be done. State EPSDT Policies for Adolescent Preventive CareExpectations for Medicaid providers of EPSDT preventive services to adolescents vary dramatically by state, with only a handful providing detailed guidance on screening and assessment services, health education, and referrals for adolescents. Proposed Medicaid Changes Threaten Adolescent HealthThis policy fact sheet, from The National Alliance and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, discusses the critical role that Medicaid plays in ensuring adolescents' access to comprehensive health care necessary for preventing and reducing chronic conditions and diseases. Future Directions for the Office of Adolescent HealthClinical and policy leaders voice high expectations for OAH leadership, envisioning more holistic strategies, targeted and blended resources, and evidence for effective innovations. Other Publications... |
