The IHA Public Comment Period is open now through October 28. This is your opportunity to voice feedback on general program updates and the Draft Measurement Year (MY) 2023 AMP Measure Set and Technical Specifications. You can also share any comments related to the IHA performance measurement programs. Visit IHA.org to access:
The 2022 Call for Public Comment, which summarizes proposed changes for MY 2023 and general program updates
We look forward to hearing from you. The deadline to submit comments is October 28, 2022 at 5:00pm PDT. All comments will be reviewed by the appropriate IHA committee or program area. We will post responses on IHA.org on December 15 along with the Final MY 2023 AMP Measure Set.
MY 2022 PAS registration for providers is now open
The Patient Assessment Survey (PAS) registration period for provider organizations opens today, October 10. If you are interested in receiving AMP Patient Experience domain results, you must sign up for PAS with the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH). Provider organizations should have received an email from PBGH with detailed information on how to sign up the week of September 19.
Provider organizations can use the CSS portal link to access an internal registration menu during the registration period. For questions related to PAS registration, please reach out to Valerie Kong (vkong@pbgh.org) and/or Jeff Burkeen (jburkeen@cssresearch.org).
Coming soon: Complete your Pre-Participation Confirmation Survey
POs and health plan primary contacts will receive a Pre-Participation Confirmation survey on Monday, October 17 to be completed by Wednesday, October 26.Completing this survey is key to a successful Participation Confirmation Period for your organization and ensures the proper setup for all your information in AMP.
Provider Organizations:
The Pre-Participation Confirmation survey will be available on the AMP Analytics Portal
On October 17, AMP staff will share instructions on how to complete Pre-Participation Confirmation on the AMP Analytics Portal via email (ampparticipation@iha.org)
Health Plans:
Health plans will receive their Pre-Participation Confirmation survey via email from their AMP Client Success Manager
If you have any issues accessing the survey or questions about the Participation Confirmation Process, please reach out to ampparticipation@iha.org.
in other news
Introducing IHA’s Encounter Data Resource Hub
We’re pleased to announce a new platform to help you improve encounter data quality - the Encounter Data Resource Hub. In the hub you’ll find guidance and best practices to help providers, health plans, and other stakeholders accelerate improvement efforts. IHA and our partners are continually developing and gathering new tools and content, so be sure to check the hub regularly for new information.
The resource hub is part of the Encounter Data Improvement Program, a statewide initiative led by Health Net, the Department of Managed Health Care, and other collaborators to improve encounter data quality in California. Reliable encounter data is critical for tracking healthcare quality and costs, monitoring population health trends, identifying deficiencies or gaps in care, and determining provider payment rates. As the Encounter Data Governance Entity (EDGE), IHA is coordinating improvements to how this important data is collected, reported, and used, and the resource hub is a key part of the initiative.
Confirm your MY 2022 participation starting November 9
It’s almost time for you to confirm your participation in the AMP program for the upcoming MY 2022! During the Participation Confirmation Period, you’ll be asked to make updates and confirm health plan contracts, organizational profiles, and more within the AMP Analytics Portal.
Participation Confirmation kicks off on November 9. Please join our webinars for more information on how to successfully complete this process. A calendar invite will be forthcoming, but feel free to register in advance.
Health plans, we look forward to going over the Participation Confirmation process with you during our regularly scheduled Monthly Health Plan Data Intake Technical Meeting, on Thursday, October 27, from 1 - 2 pm PT.
Save the date: 2022 Stakeholders’ Conference
Join IHA for our annual Stakeholders’ Conference on Thursday, December 8, from 9 am – 12:30 pm. During the virtual event, you’ll hear from IHA leaders and guest speakers about industry-wide strategic priorities and program updates. Conference sessions include:
A look at IHA’s 3-year strategic plan and associated organizational priorities and initiatives
A panel discussion on building the next generation of the Symphony Provider Directory for improved ease of use, efficiency, and scalability
A conversation on industry-wide priorities in health equity, behavioral health integration, and primary care, and how IHA is incorporating these priorities into our AMP programs
Recognition of IHA’s Excellence in Healthcare award winners as well as other Commercial HMO award winners
Please stay tuned — registration will open in the coming weeks!
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