The purpose of this meeting is to discuss regular agenda topics and activities of the Medical Care Advisory Committee and to solicit the input of the Medical Care Advisory Committee members, beneficiaries and other stakeholders on the state’s ...

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Medicaid

The Agency for Health Care Administration announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: September 17, 2013; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, Building 3, Conference Room C, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Those not able to attend in person may participate via conference phone by calling [phone] and entering the participant pass code 4265177105.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this meeting is to discuss regular agenda topics and activities of the Medical Care Advisory Committee and to solicit the input of the Medical Care Advisory Committee members, beneficiaries and other stakeholders on the state’s development of its draft Comprehensive Quality Strategy. This strategy and opportunity for public comment are in accordance with the 1115 Managed Medical Assistance Waiver (previously known as Medicaid Reform Waiver), approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Federal CMS) on June 14, 2013. The Medical Care Advisory Committee will provide input to the state on its draft Comprehensive Quality Strategy, and there will also be an opportunity for public comment at the meeting.

As specified in Special Term and Condition #118 of the Waiver, the state must adopt and implement a comprehensive and holistic, continuous quality improvement strategy, known as the Comprehensive Quality Strategy (CQS), that focuses on all aspects of quality improvement in Medicaid, including fee-for-service populations; fee-for-service provider service networks; and capitated managed care plans, including Medicaid Reform, the Managed Medical Assistance program, and managed long-term services and supports.

The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) will post the draft Comprehensive Quality Strategy to its website for 30 days from September 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013 to solicit public input from interested stakeholders in the development of its CQS prior to submitting to Federal CMS. The draft CQS can be found on the Agency’s website at the following link: http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/quality_mc/index.shtml.

Written comments will be accepted for a period of 30 days from September 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013. Please submit your comments regarding the draft CQS to: Ms. Wendy Smith, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #8, Tallahassee, FL 32308, [e-mail].

DESCRIPTION OF DEMONSTRATION WAIVER: Florida’s 1115 Research and Demonstration Waiver was initially approved by Federal CMS October 19, 2005. The Agency implemented the demonstration on July 1, 2006 in Broward and Duval Counties, and expanded to Baker, Clay and Nassau Counties July 1, 2007. On December 15, 2011, Federal CMS approved an extension of the demonstration through June 30, 2014.

On June 14, 2013, Federal CMS approved an amendment to the demonstration that allows for implementation of an improved model of managed care to all counties in Florida and the continuation of the Low Income Pool program. The amendment also changed the name of the demonstration to the Florida Managed Medical Assistance program. The program is guided by principles designed to improve coordination and patient care while fostering fiscal responsibility.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Carla Sims at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Carla Sims at [phone] or via email at [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Ms. Carla Sims at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].