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ESM 15.1 The number of state loan repayment program registered sites that offer assistance with insurance applications. (Arizona)

Measure Status: Active

Evidence Level: Moderate. Aligns with MCHbest strategy "Insurance Enrollment Helpline". Find other NPM 15 strategies in MCHbest.

Measurement Quadrant: Quadrant 3: Measuring quantity of effect (# of "is anyone better off")

Service Type: Systems level of pyramid

Essential Public Health Services: 7. Assure effective and equitable health systems

Service Recipient: Activities related to systems-building

Goal: By 2025, 900 total sites in the state loan repayment program will offer assistance with insurance applications.

Numerator: The number of sites in the state loan repayment program will offer assistance with insurance applications.

Denominator:

Significance: Federally Qualified Health Centers are important safety net providers in rural areas. FQHCs are outpatient clinics that qualify for specific reimbursement systems under Medicare and Medicaid. They include federally-designated Health Center Program awardees, federally-designated Health Center Program look-alikes, and certain outpatient clinics associated with tribal organizations. Approximately 1 in 5 rural residents are served by the Health Center Program, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC). Health centers provide a comprehensive set of health services including primary care; behavioral health; chronic disease management; preventive care; and other specialty, enabling, and ancillary services, which may include radiology, laboratory, dental, transportation, translation, and social services

Data Sources and Data Issues: Primary Care Office

Year: 2021

Unit Type: Count, Unit Number: 1000

ESM 15.1 Establishment of Cross-Agency Coordination Committee between DPH and Medicaid (Delaware)

Measure Status: Active

Evidence Level: There is limited research in the evidence base for this NPM to support this strategy.

Measurement Quadrant: Quadrant 1: Measuring quantity of effort (counts and "yes/no" activities)

Service Type: Systems level of pyramid

Essential Public Health Services: 4. Support and mobilize partners

Service Recipient: Activities related to systems-building

Goal: Work with Medicaid partners to develop the structure, process, and policy that will support the creation of the Cross-Agency Coordination Committee (CACC).

Numerator: Structure and schedule for CACC

Denominator: Text

Significance:

Data Sources and Data Issues: As described in our recently signed MOU, the CACC will work to establish a multi-disciplinary coordination committee who will be responsible for working together on training, messaging, case management, and procedures. The overarching goals of this committee is to ensure that the mothers and families in Delaware who are eligible for services are given a clear understanding of where and how they can obtain those services. This group will address any redundant services and activities between agencies as well as filling any gaps in services that exist.

Year: 2021

Unit Type: Yes/No, Unit Number: CACC meeting minutes.

ESM 15.2 # of Children with Medical Complexities Advisory Committee (CMCAC) meetings and/or sub-committee meetings attended to improve support of these children included Medicaid coverage. (Delaware)

Measure Status: Active

Evidence Level: There is limited research in the evidence base for this NPM to support this strategy.

Measurement Quadrant: Quadrant 1: Measuring quantity of effort (counts and "yes/no" activities)

Service Type: Enabling services level of pyramid

Essential Public Health Services: 4. Support and mobilize partners

Service Recipient: Activities related to systems-building

Goal: For Title V/MCH to participate and stay engaged in the CMCAC meetings and share information with Family Shade and other CYSHCN partners.

Numerator: Number of meetings attended by Title V/MCH

Denominator: Count

Significance:

Data Sources and Data Issues: During development of Delaware’s Plan for Managing the Health Care Needs of Children with Medical Complexity (the Plan), it became evident early in the planning process that there would not be enough time to perform an in-depth analysis of the full continuum of care for children with medical complexity. The data needed to perform a quantitative analysis is very detailed and complex. Therefore, the first recommendation made as a result of the Plan development, was for DMMA to continue working with stakeholders to address the needs of this vulnerable population. As a result, the Children with Medical Complexity Advisory Committee (CMCAC) was developed. This group meets quarterly to strengthen the system of care, increase collaboration across agencies, encourage community involvement, and ultimately ensure that every child with medical complexity has the opportunity to receive the adequate and appropriate health care services they need and deserve.

Year: 2021

Unit Type: 4, Unit Number: MCH program data
   

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy, $3.5 M. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.