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Next week HHSC will distribute to Anchor’s a Provider Contact List
Anchors will reach out to their Regions to confirm the contacts and make any updates as needed
Look for more information next week.

HHSC has posted on the DSRIP bulletin board in the online reporting system a file that documents all the currently approved DY9-10 Core Activities.
- TAB 1 = Reflects all changes approved during RHP Plan Update, Active Core Activities are Found in Column A
  - Note: Deleted core activities are noted and can be identified by looking at indicator DY7-8
- TAB 2= Provides the DY9-10 Core Activities Menu
More direction on what to enter for CAT A during October reporting will be available in the DY9R2 Reporting Companion

HHSC sent out notifications to 44 providers regarding PY2 reporting
- 59 measures did not have any changes, 3 had decreased PY1 Achievement
All providers are being asked to review previously reported P2 data and submit the data in October to ensure consistent reporting methodology across baseline and performance years.
MSLC continues to work through round 1B Reviews, HHSC expects results in September.

This survey has been extended by two weeks
Closes on September 28, 2020
Please ensure only one submission from you provider entity
Survey is designed to collect provider feedback on opportunities and challenges regarding contracting with Medicaid MCO’s using APMs

CMS formally approved the HHSC DSRIP Transition Plan (with updated due dates to accommodate the States response to COVID 19) on September 2, it can be found on the DSRIP Transition Website. (attached)
Key Milestone Deliverable Updates Approved:

Transition Plan Goal and Milestones	Original Deadline	Revised Deadline
Advance APMs to Promote Healthcare Quality Milestone: HHSC advances Alternative Payment Models (APMs) in the Medicaid program and delivery system by updating the Texas Medicaid Quality Strategy and Texas Value-Based Payment (VBP) Roadmap to address program and stakeholder goals.	12/31/20	3/31/21
Support Further Delivery System Reform Milestone: HHSC identifies and submits to CMS any proposals for new programs, including state-directed payment programs, to sustain key DSRIP initiative areas. This would include programs that require an amendment to the Waiver to begin in DY 11.	9/30/20	12/31/20
Explore Innovative Financing Models Milestone: HHSC assesses Texas’ current financial incentives for Medicaid MCOs and providers to enter into meaningful quality-based alternative payment models and identifies potential opportunities to strengthen or align incentives. This work includes providing additional guidance to Medicaid MCOs and providers for allowable Quality Improvement costs to help sustain certain successful DSRIP strategies.	3/31/21	6/30/21
Strengthen Supporting Infrastructure to Improve Health Milestone: HHSC assesses the current capacity and use of telemedicine and telehealth, particularly in rural areas of Texas, to inform next steps to address access gaps.	12/31/20	6/30/21
Milestone: HHSC identifies options for the Regional Healthcare Partnership structure post-DSRIP.