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Current TEP Opportunities
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- Development and Evaluation of Exchange Health Plan Quality Initiatives (QRS/QIS)
Project Title: Development and Evaluation of Exchange Health Plan Quality Initiatives (QRS/QIS)
Dates:
The Technical Expert Panel (TEP) nomination period opens on February 24, 2025 and closes on March 10, 2025. Please submit all nomination materials by the closing date.
Project Overview:
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contracted Booz Allen Hamilton (Booz Allen) to implement the Development and Evaluation of Exchange Health Plan Quality Initiatives (QRS/QIS) in fulfillment of the statutory and regulatory requirements of 1311(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The contract name is Development and Exchange of Health Plan Quality Initiatives (QRS/QIS). The contract number is 75FCMC18D0019. As the organizer of this TEP, Booz Allen convenes groups of stakeholders and experts fostering collaboration to provide strategic guidance and insightful contributions that shape the star ratings and quality improvement efforts of Qualified Health Plans (QHP) offered through the Exchanges.
The QRS/QIS TEP will advise on the continued implementation of the QRS and QIS by providing input on topics such as public engagement efforts, guidance materials, data analysis and methodology, and measure set refinements.
Seeking the Following Perspectives/Expertise:
We are seeking individuals with differing perspectives and areas of expertise, specifically:
- Consumer/patient advocacy
- Patients/Family who have purchased a qualified health plan on the Marketplace
- Subject matter experts or independent researchers with expertise in quality measures and performance programs
TEP Expected Time Commitment:
Two virtual meetings between 03/2025 – 12/2025, up to three hours per meeting not including time spent reviewing materials prior to the convening of the TEP. QRS/QIS TEP meetings typically take place in the Spring and Fall.
Next Steps:
Please read the TEP Charter and complete the TEP Nomination Form. You may access these documents by clicking the title of each document:
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