Access to Contraceptive Services for Medicaid Recipients at Community Health Centers

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Community health centers (CHCs) serve as a key source of contraceptive care for low-income individuals, with 31 million patients annually.
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Most CHCs offer at least one contraceptive method, but availability varies significantly between urban and rural settings.
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In 2021, 98.5% of CHCs provided prescription contraception, while 67.9% offered implants and 67.1% provided intrauterine devices (IUDs).
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Rural CHCs had a higher proportion of nurse practitioners and physician assistants delivering contraception services compared to urban CHCs.
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Barriers such as travel distance and limited access to specialists hinder contraceptive access for rural Medicaid enrollees.

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