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Special Needs Plans Models of Care

Special Needs Plans Models of Care. SNP Educational Conference Baltimore, MD January 13, 2014. Susan Radke, MCAG Division of Policy, Analysis, and Planning. Presentation Objectives. Discuss Model of Care (MOC) statutory and regulatory background Discuss the purpose in revising the MOC

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Special Needs Plans Models of Care

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  1. Special Needs Plans Models of Care SNP Educational Conference Baltimore, MD January 13, 2014 Susan Radke, MCAG Division of Policy, Analysis, and Planning

  2. Presentation Objectives • Discuss Model of Care (MOC) statutory and regulatory background • Discuss the purpose in revising the MOC • Provide an overview of the MOC 1

  3. Model of Care Historical Background • All Medicare Advantage Organizations that offer Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are required to submit Models of Care • Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) • “Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008” (MIPPA), P.L. 110-275 • Section 1859(f)(7) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 2

  4. Model of Care Purpose of Revision CMS re-organized the 11 MOC elements to: Integrate the related elements Promote clarity and enhance the focus on care needs and activities Highlight the importance of care coordination Address care transitions as well as other aspects of care coordination, which were not explicitly captured in the 11 elements 3

  5. Model of Care Purpose of Revision The revised four elements: Capture all the information collected in the 11 elements Organizes information from interrelated elements in a more concise and cohesive manner Remains consistent with 42 CFR Section 422.101 (f) and 422.152(g) Continues to ensure that the MOC is the vital quality improvement tool and integral component for ensuring all SNP beneficiaries’ needs are identified and addressed 4

  6. Revised MOC Element Overview The Four Elements • Description of the SNP Population • Care Coordination • SNP Provider Network • Quality Measurement & Performance Improvement 5

  7. Revised MOC Element Overview Description of the SNP Population Focuses on the target population in the SNP Includes overall general targeted population as well as most vulnerable beneficiaries Targets the unique health needs of all beneficiaries including the most vulnerable 6

  8. MOC Element Overview Care Coordination • Ensures SNP beneficiaries’ healthcare needs, and information is shared across healthcare staff and facilities over time • Coordinates the delivery of services and specialized benefits that meets the needs of the most vulnerable population • Health Risk Assessment, Individualized Care Plan, and Interdisciplinary Care Team 7

  9. MOC Element Overview SNP Provider Network • Has specialized clinical expertise • Use of Clinical Practice Guidelines & Care Transitions Protocols • Plan offers initial and annual MOC training for network providers and out-of-network providers 8

  10. MOC Element Overview Quality Measurement & Performance Improvement • Quality performance improvement plan • Measuring goals and health outcomes • Measuring SNP member satisfaction • Supporting ongoing improvement of the MOC • Communicating quality improvement performance results 9

  11. Upcoming MOC Training and Technical Assistance (TA) Dates Training (SNPs and MMPs) MOC Elements 1-2: January 21, 2014, 2:00-4:00 pm ET MOC Elements 3-4: January 23, 2014, 2:00-4:00 pm ET TA Calls (SNPs and MMPs) February 11, 2014, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm ET (MMPs that score < 70 percent) March 18, 2014, 2:00 pm-3:30pm ET (SNPs and MMPs that score <70 percent) April 30, 2014, 2 :00-3:30pm ET 10

  12. Questions • MOC Training and Technical Assistance Calls: Contact NCQA at: www.ncqa.org/snpapproval snpapproval@ncqa.org • MOC policy questions: SNP_Mail@cms.hhs.gov 11

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