The Oklahoma Insurance coverage Division (OID) and the Facilities for Medicare & Medicaid Providers (CMS) are launching a first-of-its-kind supplier listing pilot program for these collaborating in a Certified Well being Plan (QHP).
The pilot will set up and implement an automatic, one-stop store, statewide centralized listing that enables Certified Well being Plans (QHPs) and suppliers to submit and entry pre-populated supplier information to enhance accuracy and cut back burden.
As a part of its ongoing work to enhance entry to care, cut back clinician burden, and help interoperability all through the well being sector, CMS is partnering with the state of Oklahoma to assist inform the design and feasibility of any future efforts towards a Nationwide Listing of Healthcare (NDH). The QHP Listing Pilot will ideally function a proof-of-concept {that a} centralized listing for QHPs can function a single level of entry for suppliers to repeatedly replace or verify their listing data.
“This pilot reveals our dedication in Oklahoma to get rid of pointless burdens and frustrations with supplier directories,” stated Oklahoma Insurance coverage Commissioner Glen Mulready, in an announcement. “We look ahead to participating with stakeholders to assist enhance healthcare supply. It’s thrilling to see our employees and the state of Oklahoma taking the lead to assist build-out this proof-of-concept.”
OID and CMS will work with issuers, suppliers, well being methods, client teams, and different events on this challenge. Each businesses plan on participating with stakeholders within the subsequent few weeks to offer further particulars concerning the pilot.