Outcomes data
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DE

"12.6 Outcomes Objectives
The State, in conjunction with the MCOs, will develop a system of incentives for reaching outcome objectives in certain key areas to be defined by the State and MCOs. These outcome objectives will include, at a minimum, childhood immunizations, prenatal care, birth outcomes, pediatric asthma, and behavioral health care. MCOs will be required to submit on a periodic basis objective numerical data and/or narrative reports describing clinical and related information on health services and outcomes of health care for the DHSSHP enrolled populations.

The State, the EQRO, and the MCOs will also cooperate in the collection of data in order to provide accurate reports that can be used by DPH to create new millennial outcomes measures for the health and wellness of all Delawareans…"  Delaware RFP, page II.73

"9.3  Describe how performance under the plan will be measured through objective, independently verifiable means and compared against performance goals in order to determine the state's performance, taking into account suggested performance indicators as specified below or other indicators the state develops:  (Section 2107(a)(4)(A),(B))

The State will use the first year of the SCHIP to develop base line information to monitor future years of the program.  In addition, the State will expect the same utilization reporting for the SCHIP that we currently receive for the DSHP.  We will also monitor the experience for the same age cohorts under the DSHP to look for possible outliers.

The State will require encounter data submission  for the SCHIP.  The State can also identify specific reporting categories and require the MCOs to report that information from their data base.  The State will be able to report all of the HCFA required information identified in section 9.3.

9.3.4.  'X'  The extent to which outcome measures show progress on one or more of the health problems identified by the state..."  Delaware RFP, Appendix A (SCHIP), page A.37-A.38.

DC

"7.  Operational Indicators of Provider Performance and Encounter Data...
  b.  Provider's description of its method for providing the District with aggregate performance and outcome measures, as well as its description of policies for transmission of data from network members in response to Sections C.9.2 and C.9.3 of Solicitation No. 7010-AA-NS-2-CR shall be incorporated into this contract as a performance specification...

  d.  Provider shall submit additional aggregate outcome measures, as requested by the District.  These aggregate outcome measure shall be developed by the District in collaboration with the Provider during the term of the contract.  All such outcome measures shall be mutually agreed to by Provider and the District."  District of Columbia Contract, pages 10-11.

IL

"EXHIBIT C
Summary of Required Reports...
Name of Report / Frequency / DPA Prior Approval
QAP Annual Report / Annually / no…
Preventive Care Report / Quarterly / no…"  Illinois HMO Contract, Exhibit C, page 2.

IA

"OUTCOME STUDIES
1.  Immunization (required by ACIP schedule and influenza vaccinations for high-risk individuals)
Submit to the Department on a quarterly basis following report form
CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION RATES
Childhood immunization rate for one year olds (summary of 12 months of data)
(children turning one year old during the quarter preceding the reporting period quarter)...

Childhood immunization rate for two year olds (summary of 12 months of data)
(children turning two years old during the quarter preceding the reporting period quarter)...
2.  Influenza vaccination for high risk Enrollees...
Report the percent of Enrollees in each high risk group receiving influenza immunization.

3.  EPSDT/Well child visits (Submit to the Department on the quarterly basis following report form)…"  Iowa Contract, pages 172, 174-175.

KY

"B.  Reporting Requirements
  The Contractor is responsible for complying with the reporting requirements set forth in this Contract, including but not limited to the requirements specified in Attachments II, III, and XIV of the RFA, and for assuring the accuracy, completeness and timely submission of each report. The Contractor shall provide such additional data and reports as may be reasonably requested by the Department. The Department will furnish the Contractor with the appropriate reporting formats, instructions, timetables for submission and such technical assistance in filing reports and data as may be permitted by the Department's available resources..."  Kentucky Contract, page 26.

"O.  Annual Health Care Outcomes Report
  1.  Reporting set Measures from Health Plan Employer Data Information Set (HEDIS).
  2.  Required benchmarks from Health Promotion Program.
  3.  Benchmarks from Iatrogenic Disorders Programs.
  4.  Benchmarks from fiscally-incented list of health care outcomes."  Kentucky RFA, Attachment XIV, page 113.

MABH

"Section 5 of Appendix A of the Contract is amended by inserting the following new Section 5.1.3.G...
Section 5.1.3.G.: Performance Incentives, Penalties, and Initiatives: Provisions and Standards...

OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT
14. Review of Provider Practice - The Contractor will survey providers on their use of various outcomes measurement systems across providers of certain levels of care, exclusive of individual providers and group practices.  Such review will examine these outcomes measurement practices with respect to adults and children/adolescents for both mental health and substance abuse services.  The compliance target for this standard shall be the submission of a report by May 1, 2000…"  Massachusetts MH/SAP Contract, Amendment 6, page 8.

MO

"2.19  Operational Data Reporting:
To measure the program's actual accomplishments in the areas of access to care, utilization, medical outcomes, health status, and satisfaction, the health plan must agree to provide the State with uniform utilization, quality assessment and improvement, member satisfaction, and complaint data on a regular basis.  The health plan must agree to cooperate with the State in carrying out data validation steps…"  Missouri RFP, page 85.

"*MANAGED CARE PLUS (MC+)*
Outcome Measures Report Requirements"  Missouri RFP, Enclosure Two.

"*QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN*
*Purpose*
To assure access to quality service in the Managed Care Plus (MC+) Program, the Division of Medical Services, Quality Assessment Unit will employ a variety of methods and tools to measure outcomes of service that are provided through the health plans and promote the process of ongoing quality improvement.  Quality of care will be measured and evaluated in a regular, ongoing manner utilizing the following approach…" Missouri RFP, Attachment Eight.

SC

"Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Requirements
All HMOs that contract with the SCDHHS to provide Medicaid HMO Program Services must have a Quality Assurance (QA) and Utilization Review (UR) process that meets the following standards: …

3.  Submit information on quality of care studies undertaken which include care and services to be monitored in certain priority areas as designated annually by SCDHHS...
  (a)  At a minimum, required quality of care studies will include indicators for prenatal care, newborns, childhood immunizations and EPSDT examinations.  Quality Indicator Reports must be submitted to SCDHHS on a quarterly basis...
  (b)  The HMO agrees to provide such outcome - based clinical reports as may be requested by the SCDHHS.
  (c)  Report the HEDIS Reporting Measures as outlined in Appendix M, Tab 1."  South Carolina Contract, Appendix G, pages 2-3.

VA

"L.  QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI)...

1.  Notification to the Department of Sentinel Events
A.   The Contractor shall maintain a system for identifying and recording the following sentinel events:
  i.    Enrollee death
  ii.   Emergency admission or readmission to the hospital for the same diagnosis within a week of discharge
  iii.  Return to the opening room during one inpatient stay
  iv.  Post-surgical infection (including postpartum care)

B.  At a minimum, the following information must be documented on each sentinel event:
  i.    Enrollee name:
  ii.   Enrollee's PCP's name: and
  iii.  Circumstances of the sentinel event, including site of occurrence, reason for occurrence, and remedies.

C.  The Contractor shall provide the Department or its Agent with reports of sentinel events within ten (10) business days of request."  Virginia Contract, pages 73-74.