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Volume XXXI, Number 2
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Helpful QIPP Information on HHSC Web SiteWe have reported in previous issues of THCA Notes that the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) system that was established for nursing facilities in 2012 was transitioned into an interim, “Minimum Payment Amount Program” (MPAP) system when nursing facilities were carved into Medicaid Managed Care on March 1, 2015. The MPAP program was intended to be a short-term program that would ultimately be replaced by a program more performance-based in nature. To that end, HHSC Budget Rider 97 in the 2016-2017 Appropriations Bill budget directed the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to transition the MPAP to the Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP), a program containing performance-based initiatives. THCA has worked closely with HHSC in the development of this new program, which will be implemented on September 1, 2016, when the MPAP will end. Providers currently participating in the MPAP may transition into the QIPP, and providers not currently participating in the MPAP may choose to participate in the QIPP (if they meet the necessary eligibility requirements). To assist providers in understanding the QIPP process, HHSC has posted on its website a wealth of information about the program, including key dates, eligibility requirements, project valuation tools, and archived webinars. The web site can be found here. In addition, questions about the QIPP can be submitted directly to HHSC at this email address. |
“COMMITMENT TO CARE” – THCA 2016 Spring Conference & Resource Fair___________________________ Legislative UpdateNotice: Before you e-mail your legislator, make sure you have the latest address. As of February 1, House and Senate e-mail addresses have been updated from @house.state.tx.us and @senate.state.tx.us to @house.texas.gov and @senate.texas.gov ___________________________Commitment to CareIf you have any questions about the THCA Commitment to Care Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact Gloria Bean-Williams by email or call (512) 458-1257. ___________________________ State / THCA News
___________________________ Announcements & RecognitionVisit, Like and Follow THCA….Are you familiar with THCA’s Website, Facebook Page & Twitter Account? We utilize these portals to provide information & tools for long term care providers / caregivers, family members, LTC advocates, and to share the wonderful events, celebrations, etc. that take place in Texas Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living facilities! Visit our Website, “Like” our Facebook page and “Follow” us on Twitter! And please encourage your staff to as well!
___________________________ THCAPAC?’s About THCAPAC…Contact UsRon Payne, Mark McKenzie, Scot Kibbe, ___________________________ Business Member / Vendor / Exhibitor News___________________________ Region News___________________________ Education___________________________ Calendar |
