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Medicare Health Care Quality Programs

The following documents provide the application and supporting materials for the Medicare Health Care Quality Demonstration Programs. The application process will be conducted in two phases. The application deadline for the first phase is Jan. 30, 2006, and for the second phase is Sept. 29.

Solicitation for Proposals for the Medicare Health Care Quality Demonstration Programs (PDF file)
CMS is calling for proposals to participate in the Medicare Health Quality Demonstration. The program's goal is to improve care for Medicare beneficiaries through the use of best-practice guidelines, continuous improvements in quality and patient safety, shared decision making between providers and patients, and the delivery of culturally and ethnically appropriate care. CMS will select eight to 12 health systems, medical groups and regional health system/medical group combinations to participate in five-year demonstrations.

Medicare Health Care Quality Demonstration Programs Application (PDF file)
CMS requires applicants to use the waiver demonstration application for Medicare Health Quality Demonstration Programs.

(NEW) Prospective Applicant Conference Agenda (PDF file)
On Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, CMS will host an informational conference for prospective applicants for the Medicare Health Care Quality demonstration from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Topics to be covered include health information technology in health care system redesign, clinical support and shared decision making tools, data availability for proposal development and demonstration payment methodologies.

NOTE: In order to gain access to the HHS building and grounds, individuals must present photographic identification to the Federal Protective Service or Guard Service personnel before being allowed entrance.

A conference line has been set up for those unable to attend in person. The conference number is 1-888-552-9191 and the passcode is 2378253.

Please RSVP to MMA646@cms.hhs.gov with your name, organization, address and phone number if you plan to attend in person or via conference call as seats and phone lines are limited.

(NEW) Resource Sheet (PDF file)
CMS issued a resource sheet for potential applicants of the Medicare Health Care Quality Demonstration Program. The sheet contains information on health information technology (HIT) activities that entities applying for the program may find useful in considering how to incorporate HIT and clinical data exchange into a system redesign to achieve the goals of the demonstration.