State approves ACH Medicaid Transformation Project Plans

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 02/20/2018 02:19 PM PST

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State approves ACH Medicaid transformation project plans

After a rigorous planning process, all nine Accountable Communities of Health (ACHs) have received state approval of their Medicaid Transformation Project Plans.

The Project Plans describe how each of the nine ACHs will transform health care in their regions and improve the overall health of their Apple Health (Medicaid) populations. From tackling the opioid crisis to integrating behavioral and physical health care, these ambitious and detailed plans aim to address some of the most pressing health issues facing communities today.

The state’s contracted Independent Assessor, Myers and Stauffer, evaluated the plans against specific assessment criteria and issued findings. The state accepted the findings and issued the approvals.

Each ACH earned their full valuation, which triggers the release of incentive payments, and marks the beginning of the implementation phase of the Healthier Washington Medicaid Transformation.

Marc Provence, Director of the Office of Medicaid Transformation, heralded the achievement of this major milestone: “I am inspired by how the ACHs and their communities have created Project Plans that are both visionary and purposeful. Changing a statewide health system is daunting, and much work lies ahead; but it’s important to pause to appreciate this significant accomplishment and the progress it represents.”

The Healthier Washington Medicaid Transformation is a partnership between Washington State and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Over five years (2017-2021), this partnership intends to improve the health care system, improve the overall health of Washington’s Apple Health (Medicaid) population, and use state resources more effectively.

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Healthier Washington is a multi-sector partnership to transform the health care system. The result: Better health, better care, and lower costs. Our initiatives advance whole-person health, focus on paying for value rather than volume of health care services, and take a community-centered approach to care.

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