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Moving Toward Prevention: Oregon Launches Kindergarten Readiness Metric

This Blog explores Oregon’s new kindergarten readiness incentive metric in its Medicaid program focused on social-emotional health to help solidify the connection between a child’s health and their success in school and beyond. Because COVID-19 has exacerbated existing health disparities, including for young children, state officials are looking for new ways to support healthy child development and advance health equity.