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“Improving Results Through Collaboration”. Our mission: To foster communication and collaboration among our members through information sharing and joint projects. Who We Are…. Structure… Non-Profit Corporation (501c) Members include 6 New England states & UMASS Medical School
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“Improving Results Through Collaboration” Our mission: To foster communication and collaboration among our members through information sharing and joint projects.
Who We Are… Structure… • Non-Profit Corporation (501c) • Members include 6 New England states & UMASS Medical School • Funded by annual dues and fees Our Services . . . • Information exchange with government & private agencies • Reports and briefing materials • Multi-state projects (Board approved) • Exploration of collaborative solutions • Assist states RFP's, grant proposals, and administration, etc. • Conference planning and round table discussions • Teleconferences & Web-casts • Educational Tutorials • Regional Meetings • National Meetings (MMIS Conference)
Our Technology Framework . . . • WWW.NESCSO.ORG • Electronic Library • News • State comparative statistics • ONTRAK • Secure Web Portal • Project Planning • Status Reports
Knowledge Management… • Resources • Electronic Library • News and E-news • New England Medicaid Data • UMASS Medical School Information Resources • Research • Full-time Information Professional • Member Requests • Surveys • Analysis
Studies and Surveys… • Evidence Based Process for Procurement • SSI Study for Assisted Living Facilities • DME Purchasing Practices • State Based Demographic Studies
Contract & Grant Management… • Over 20 current contracts & grants • RI Real Choices • Expedite contracts & sub-contracts • Firms and individuals (1099’s) upon state request
Collaborative Activities… • Bi-annual Commissioner’s Meetings • Roundtables and Workgroups • DME • Collaborative Care • New England Child Health Improvement Partnership (Judy Shaw) • Medical Directors • CMS Eligibility Seminars • Part D Implementation • Regional Teleconferences & Web Casts • DRA (Deficit Reduction Act) • Katie Beckett • MMA (Part D) • PHII, P4P, Bright Futures • Medicaid Middle Manager Tutorial Series • PCCM (Primary Care Case Management)
Future Activities… • Medicaid Tutorials and Classes • Creative Funding Solutions • Technology Enhancements
Contact Information… Nancy Peterson Deputy Director NESCSO 222 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Nancy.Peterson@umassmed.edu 508.856.6425