Postpartum long‐acting reversible contraceptive adoption after a statewide initiative

To examine the effects of a comprehensive, multiyear (2015-2020) statewide contraceptive access intervention in Delaware on the contraceptive initiation of postpartum Medicaid patients. The program aimed to increase access to all contraceptives, including long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). The program included interventions specifically targeting postpartum patients (Medicaid payment reform and hospital-based immediate postpartum (IPP) LARC training) and interventions in outpatient settings (provider training and operational supports).