Advocacy Action Alerts
Alerts about Local, State and National Advocacy Efforts
Request for Information on Medicaid Medical Homes
Dear Providers, Health Plans, and Other Health Care Stakeholders,
The Division of Health Care Financing and Policy is soliciting feedback, suggestions, and ideas on developing a medical home program for Nevada Medicaid’s highest-needs, highest-utilizing recipients, many of whom fall into the Aged, Blind, and Disabled population. The goal of a medical home program is to implement a provider-driven case management program that results in improved health outcomes and reduced expenditures.
The Request for Information (RFI) is broken into sections that are targeted to specific identified groups or persons. This distinction was made for the convenience of responders who otherwise might find the RFI too daunting, but who might be willing to spend the time to answer some of the questions. However, responders are not limited to answering only the questions posed directly to them. Any responder is free to answer any or all questions regardless of their sectional placement. In addition, the last section of the RFI seeks input from all responders. The success of this RFI is dependent on getting a significant amount of responses, so please forward this RFI to other people who may have experience and suggestions on related health care issues. DHCFP also welcomes input from individual providers and patients.
The RFI can be found on DHCFP’s website at either:
• http://dhcfp.state.nv.us/pdf%20forms/ManagedCare/Medical%20Homes%20RFI%201410%20-%20Final%202-08-10.pdf
• http://dhcfp.state.nv.us/managed.htm and click on “Medical Homes RFI” under “Managed Care Links” at the bottom of the page
Instructions for submitting responses to the RFI can be found in section 2.5 on page 24. The process for submitting questions is located there, as well. Responses will be accepted through April 5, 2010. For more information contact:
Jennifer Benedict, MSSW
Management Analyst II
State of Nevada
Division of Health Care Financing & Policy
1000 E. William St. Suite 118, Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775.684.3789
jennifer.benedict@dhcfp.nv.gov
The Division of Health Care Financing and Policy is soliciting feedback, suggestions, and ideas on developing a medical home program for Nevada Medicaid’s highest-needs, highest-utilizing recipients, many of whom fall into the Aged, Blind, and Disabled population. The goal of a medical home program is to implement a provider-driven case management program that results in improved health outcomes and reduced expenditures.
The Request for Information (RFI) is broken into sections that are targeted to specific identified groups or persons. This distinction was made for the convenience of responders who otherwise might find the RFI too daunting, but who might be willing to spend the time to answer some of the questions. However, responders are not limited to answering only the questions posed directly to them. Any responder is free to answer any or all questions regardless of their sectional placement. In addition, the last section of the RFI seeks input from all responders. The success of this RFI is dependent on getting a significant amount of responses, so please forward this RFI to other people who may have experience and suggestions on related health care issues. DHCFP also welcomes input from individual providers and patients.
The RFI can be found on DHCFP’s website at either:
• http://dhcfp.state.nv.us/pdf%20forms/ManagedCare/Medical%20Homes%20RFI%201410%20-%20Final%202-08-10.pdf
• http://dhcfp.state.nv.us/managed.htm and click on “Medical Homes RFI” under “Managed Care Links” at the bottom of the page
Instructions for submitting responses to the RFI can be found in section 2.5 on page 24. The process for submitting questions is located there, as well. Responses will be accepted through April 5, 2010. For more information contact:
Jennifer Benedict, MSSW
Management Analyst II
State of Nevada
Division of Health Care Financing & Policy
1000 E. William St. Suite 118, Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775.684.3789
jennifer.benedict@dhcfp.nv.gov
Proposed Cuts Announced - Nevada Lawmakers to Hold Public Hearings on Budget Crisis Saturday - YOUR INPUT IS IMPORTANT
Today and tomorrow, the IFC will review budgets within the Department of Health and Human Services. Other budgets will be reviewed Feb. 10. For a list of proposed cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services visit http://dhhs.nv.gov/BudgetCutDocuments.htm. You can listen to these meetings live by visiting http://leg.state.nv.us/audio/AudioVideo.cfm. Town hall meetings will be held Feb. 13 in Reno and Las Vegas for public comment. Nevada legislative leaders have announced public hearings to discuss the state's budget crisis.
02/13/10
9:00 AM Concurrent Town Hall Meetings On State Budget (Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada)
Reno City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1 E. First Street, Reno, NV.
Room 4401 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E. Washington Ave., Las Vegas, NV.
Notice of Concurrent Meetings
02/13/10
9:00 AM Concurrent Town Hall Meetings On State Budget (Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada)
Reno City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1 E. First Street, Reno, NV.
Room 4401 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E. Washington Ave., Las Vegas, NV.
Notice of Concurrent Meetings