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State reports 15% rise in postpartum visits (2019–2023); officials point to coverage and grants
Summary
Officials said the percentage of women receiving a postpartum visit within 7–84 days after delivery rose about 15% from 2019 to 2023 for those enrolled in coordinated care organizations; OHA staff cited expanded postpartum coverage and federal maternal-health grants as contributing factors.
The council heard that, among people enrolled in coordinated care organizations for at least 12 months, the percentage receiving a postpartum visit between 7 and 84 days after delivery increased about 15% from 2019 to 2023. Presenters noted this metric is drawn from CCO administrative data and does not represent a population-level rate.
Kate (Oregon Health Authority representative) said the trend is encouraging and linked it to expanded postpartum coverage—now up to 365 days postpartum in policy—and federal investments focused on maternal health. "With the advent of the postpartum expansion of postpartum coverage to up to 365 days postpartum, we're hoping to see this actually increase more in the next year or two," Kate said, while also noting the importance of continued monitoring.
Council members asked whether the visits referenced are clinical (OB/GYN or primary care) rather than home visitors or doulas; presenters confirmed that the postpartum-visit metric drawn from CCO data refers to clinical postpartum visits. Staff said they will provide additional context about which provider types are included in the metric when they circulate underlying data.
