ACH implementation plans earn approval

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 12/27/2018 01:03 PM PST

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ACHs achieve transformation milestone

After a rigorous assessment process, the state's contracted independent assessor, Myers & Stauffer, announced its approval of the implementation plans, submitted on October 1 by the nine Accountable Communities of Health (ACH).

The assessment concluded the implementation plans described, in sufficient detail, the work steps and approaches necessary to meet required milestones by 2021 - the end of the transformation period.

This achievement enables the ACHs to earned the full amount, up to $26 million statewide, of project incentives associated with this milestone. These funds will support the ACHs' continuing health transformation efforts. Funds will be distributed in the second quarter of 2019.

Read a summary of the ACH implementation plans and earned incentives.

The role of ACH projects in health systems transformation

ACHs are implementing community-driven projects in their regions, supporting local providers and community based organizations, and shepherding a coordinated approach to care that supports a healthier Washington.

Next steps and more information

ACHs will submit updated, progressive implementation plans with each semi-annual report. The next semi-annual reports are due on January 31, 2019. This report will reflect activities for the period July 1 through December 31, 2018.

Approved implementation plans can be found on the ACH submitted documents page.

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.

About Healthier Washington

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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