05/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/02/2024 08:26
Why OIG Did This Review
What OIG Found
Responding primary care clinicians who serve Medicaid enrollees reported a range of challenges to IPV screening.
The most frequently reported challenge was time constraints. Other barriers include concerns about patient privacy and safety, and inadequate training.
Among primary care clinicians who screened patients for IPV, there are additional challenges that hindered their ability to make referrals.
These additional challenges included limitations with IPV support resources for patients who screen positive.
Conclusion
Despite the widespread impact of IPV, clinicians may face limitations in their ability to screen and refer their patients for this significant health risk. Primary care clinicians who responded to the survey reported that changes to how IPV screening and referral services are reimbursed; better resources to help patients; and additional training and guidance may increase the likelihood that IPV screening and referral services are delivered to Medicaid enrollees. The results of this evaluation highlight challenges that hinder some primary care clinicians' ability to perform IPV screening and make referrals as well as the incentives that may help them to overcome these challenges. Clinicians play a critical role in IPV screening and making referrals. Therefore, policymakers may consider the challenges and incentives the clinicians reported to OIG to plan steps so that primary care clinicians may more easily prioritize providing these critical services to their patients.
HHS Agencies
Administration for Children and FamiliesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Issue Areas
Physician and Healthcare PractitionersPublic Health Issues
Target Groups
Children and Families