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The study aimed to assess cost savings from better birth outcomes in Medicaid women participating in group prenatal care.

March 21, 2026

Group Prenatal Care Results in Medicaid Savings With Better Outcomes: A Propensity Score Analysis of Centering Pregnancy Participation in South Carolina

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Cohort analysis shows group prenatal care improves outcomes in Medicaid women, suggesting cost savings.

The study aimed to assess cost savings from better birth outcomes in Medicaid women participating in group prenatal care.
Retrospective five-year cohort study of Medicaid women
Comparison between CenteringPregnancy group care and individual prenatal care
Used propensity score analysis for nonrandom assignment adjustments
Generalized linear models to estimate risk differences in adverse birth outcomes
CenteringPregnancy participation reduced the risk of premature birth by 36%
Average savings of $22,667 for every premature birth prevented
Delivered infants had 44% reduced incidence of low birthweight, saving $29,627
28% reduction in NICU stays, leading to savings of $27,249
Estimated return on investment of nearly $2.3 million after a $1.7 million state investment

Gareau et al. (2016) studied this question.

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