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Volume XXXI, Number 3
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QIPP Program Likely to be PostponedWe have reported in previous issues of THCA Notes that the “Minimum Payment Amount Program” (MPAP) system that was implemented when nursing facilities were carved into Medicaid Managed Care on March 1, 2015 was, by Legislative directive, going to transition to the Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP), a program containing performance-based initiatives. The targeted implementation date of this new system was September 1, 2016. THCA has worked closely with HHSC in the development of this new program, and as a result of that collaborative effort, a “concept paper” was developed by the agency and submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its review and feedback. On Wednesday, February 24th, HHSC executive leadership convened a conference call to update interested parties on recent developments regarding CMS’ concerns with the QIPP program. On that call, it was communicated that CMS’ main concerns with the program were:
HHSC further communicated that if these CMS concerns are not resolved by March 11, 2016, it will not be possible to implement QIPP on the targeted date of September 1, 2016. If that occurs, HHSC stated that the following will happen:
The development of the QIPP has, by nature, been a fluid, ever-evolving process and all indications are that this will continue until the unresolved issues with CMS have been addressed. We will keep you apprised of further developments as they occur. |
President’s Report___________________________ Legislative Update___________________________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
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___________________________ THCAPAC?’s About THCAPAC…Contact UsRon Payne, Mark McKenzie, Scot Kibbe, ___________________________ Region News___________________________ Education___________________________ Calendar |
