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Maternal and Child Health 

Aurrera Health Group specializes in the development and implementation of evidence-based policies aimed at providing access to high-quality, comprehensive, equitable maternal and child health care to improve health outcomes. Our work includes improving health equity for birthing people of color and improving access to school-based services for children. This portfolio also dovetails with many of our other portfolios.  

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B’more for Healthy Babies Maternal and Infant Health Improvement and Sustainability Initiative
Maternal and Child Health, Program Design Implementation and Assessment
B’more for Healthy Babies Maternal and Infant Health Improvement and Sustainability Initiative
Maternal and Child Health, Program Design Implementation and Assessment
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Maternal and Child Health, Program Design Implementation and Assessment
Healthy Schools Campaign
Technical Assistance, Policy Analysis and Development, Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation, Maternal and Child Health, Program Design Implementation and Assessment
Healthy Schools Campaign
Technical Assistance, Policy Analysis and Development, Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation, Maternal and Child Health, Program Design Implementation and Assessment
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Technical Assistance, Policy Analysis and Development, Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation, Maternal and Child Health, Program Design Implementation and Assessment
Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Services in Schools
Technical Assistance, Mental Health and SUD, Policy Analysis and Development, Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation, Maternal and Child Health, Program Design Implementation and Assessment, Whole Person Health, Supporting Resilience, CA County Behavioral Health
Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Services in Schools
Technical Assistance, Mental Health and SUD, Policy Analysis and Development, Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation, Maternal and Child Health, Program Design Implementation and Assessment, Whole Person Health, Supporting Resilience, CA County Behavioral Health
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Technical Assistance, Mental Health and SUD, Policy Analysis and Development, Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation, Maternal and Child Health, Program Design Implementation and Assessment, Whole Person Health, Supporting Resilience, CA County Behavioral Health
Medicaid Pathways for PlayReadVIP Sustainability and Expansion 
Maternal and Child Health, Supporting Resilience
Medicaid Pathways for PlayReadVIP Sustainability and Expansion 
Maternal and Child Health, Supporting Resilience
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Maternal and Child Health, Supporting Resilience

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Kelly Murphy
Kelly Murphy

Managing Principal, Behavioral Health Policy

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Sarah Leff
Sarah Leff

Deputy Director

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Lizzy Schlichting
Lizzy Schlichting

Deputy Director

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Liz Stein
Liz Stein

Deputy Director

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A County-Wide Approach to Promoting Resilience in Children, Youth, and Families
A County-Wide Approach to Promoting Resilience in Children, Youth, and Families
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CMS Managed Care Rule Implementation: How Secret Shoppers Can Enhance the Beneficiary Experience
CMS Managed Care Rule Implementation: How Secret Shoppers Can Enhance the Beneficiary Experience
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Expanding Access: Continuous Eligibility for Children in Medicaid and CHIP
Expanding Access: Continuous Eligibility for Children in Medicaid and CHIP
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Opportunities to Expand and Optimize Medicaid Managed Care in Schools
Opportunities to Expand and Optimize Medicaid Managed Care in Schools
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Senators Request Public Input to Inform Decision Making on Programs Serving Dual Eligible Enrollees
Senators Request Public Input to Inform Decision Making on Programs Serving Dual Eligible Enrollees

In November 2022, United States Senators Cassidy, Carper, Scott, Warner, Cornyn, and Menendez issued a request for information (RFI) regarding approaches for improving coverage for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Dual eligible beneficiaries are more likely to have  complex health needs that are difficult and often expensive to treat. Too often, they experience a lack of integration and coordination that often results in confusing encounters with the health care system and negative health outcomes.

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Reducing Infant Mortality in Baltimore City
Reducing Infant Mortality in Baltimore City

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