Cooperative Agreement 2N2CMS331971

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (WVDHS) has been awarded a $17,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model program (CFDA 93.869). The purpose of this 10-year initiative is to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce Medicaid and CHIP program expenditures for maternity and infant care in a targeted 16-county region of southern West Virginia. Key components of the WV TMAH model include implementing value-based payment strategies to increase access to midwifery and birth center services, integrating doula support, enhancing data infrastructure, and promoting quality improvement initiatives such as AIM patient safety bundles and birthing-friendly hospital designations. Through collaborations with managed care organizations and community-based organizations, the model will deliver comprehensive maternal health services including risk assessments, screenings, referrals, and follow-up care to address the unique needs of the Medicaid and CHIP-eligible population in this underserved region.