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OUR RESEARCH
From Theory to Quality Improvement & Health Policy Changes
2021
Collaborative effort across Florida’s medical schools results in a statute expanding Medicaid coverage to include donor breastmilk.
“The initiative was a success because of a team effort with academic health centers, State leaders, child and mother advocates, and community stakeholders,” Dr. Lockwood said. “And it’s these fragile babies in our hospitals who will benefit the most from this successful piece of legislation.”
DONOR HUMAN MILK STUDY FOR FLORIDA MEDICAID
SICKLE CELL DISEASE STUDY FOR FLORIDA MEDICAID
2022-2023
This contract is in progress with the Agency for Health Care Administration. The project is being led by Drs. Alvarez and Rico from the University of Miami and University of South Florida.
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