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In December, the federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) announced a new framework for supporting improved maternal healthcare delivery for Medicaid enrollees referred to as the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model.
Zurzuvae™, the new first-of-its-kind 14-day postpartum depression pill, became available in the U.S. yesterday. Zurzuvae is a pill that is taken for 14 days and has been shown to provide rapid improvements in depressive symptoms by day 15, and as early as day 3, according to the drug’s developer, Sage Therapeutics. This is a substantive improvement over the 4-6 weeks to potentially see improvement with standard depression drug treatments.[1]
The Policy Center refreshed our Menu of Prevention and Treatment Options for Maternal Mental Health to reflect the latest evidence-based interventions and treatments This comprehensive resource is designed for use by obstetricians, midwives, and family practice providers who provide maternity care, however, can be referred by patients and other treating providers as well.