The application period for practices closed last Friday, Aug. 31, and nearly 600 practice sites, representing over 2,200 clinicians, submitted their applications to participate in the Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP) for the 2019 program year. That’s impressive!

Over the next several weeks, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) will be reviewing applications. Practices can expect to receive notification of CMMI’s decision in October. As the fall goes on, participants will complete their agreements and documentation to start the program in January. More to come.

In the meantime, the Program Management Office (PMO) will be hosting a series of webinars to help participants prepare for the January launch of the MDPCP. Our office will also publish additional program information as it becomes available. Please keep an eye on our website and event calendar for updates.

We’re looking forward to working with you as Maryland takes the next step to improve care delivery for all Marylanders.

Howard Haft, MD, MMM, FACPE

Executive Director, Program Management Office

Practice Resources Available

For interested participants, there are several online resources that can help you learn more about the program: 

•  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — a guidance document that can help answer some of applicants' most common questions
• Model Overlap — the state has published updated guidance on dual participation in MDPCP and other programs including the Chronic Care Improvement Program (CCIP)
• Quality Payment Program (QPP) FAQs — a guidance document that can help answer some of the most common questions about how QPP requirements may impact MDPCP participants

MDPCP Education

The PMO hosts many events to educate stakeholders about the upcoming MDPCP. Events include in-person meetings and online presentations.

Upcoming Events

Educational events being held in the upcoming weeks include:

• Care Transformation Organization (CTO) Update Meeting (for preliminarily approved CTOs only) — Tuesday, Sept. 25, 3 to 4 p.m.
• MDPCP Program Update: What to Expect Webinar — Thursday, Sept. 27, 5 to 6 p.m.
• Consumer Health First Symposium Panel Discussion — Friday, Sept. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
• MDPCP Care Transformation Requirements Overview: Access and Continuity Webinar — Thursday, Oct. 4, 5 to 6 p.m.  
• MDPCP Care Transformation Requirements Overview: Care Management Webinar — Thursday, Oct. 11, 5 to 6 p.m.  
• MDPCP Care Transformation Requirements Overview: Comprehensiveness and Coordination Webinar — Thursday, Oct. 18, 5 to 6 p.m.  
• Maryland Rural Health Conference Presentation — Tuesday, Oct 23. 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• MDPCP Care Transformation Requirements Overview: Beneficiary and Caregiver Experience Webinar — Thursday, Oct. 25, 5 to 6 p.m.  
• MDPCP Care Transformation Requirements Overview: Planned Care for Health Outcomes Webinar — Thursday, Nov. 1, 5 to 6 p.m.  

Mini-Webinar Series

Mini-webinars are only a few minutes in length to provide a concise, easy-to-understand overview of important topics. They also answer many questions applicants frequently have during the application process. Recently added webinar topics include: 

• Practice Payments — View now
• Comprehensive Primary Care Payment (CPCP) — View now
• Payment Illustration for Practices — View now
• More videos coming soon

Full Calendar

Program Timeline

For a detailed overview of upcoming program milestones, please see our updated timeline.