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Update on Early Intervention Quality Indicator

A new universal Quality Improvement Indicator is being put forth for Early Start.

The universal Quality Improvement Indicator for 2024-2025 is ( cash incentive of 10%) is now being obtained by Participating in a Statewide Service Provider Directory. This would occur by Program staff sending Contact data ( Contact data of Main Corporate individuals, Managers, locations, hours of operations, description of program services, etc.) to the Department of Developmental Services for posting in a statewide Directory of services. Updating steps to be forthcoming. Focus groups are also part of the roll out plan.

Rationale for a Statewide Provider Directory:
- Accountability – greater insight into provider networks and corporate structure
- Access and Equity – more closely monitor the availability of a variety of service providers across the state
- Increased Transparency – plans to publish a statewide provider look-up tool for individuals & families
- Streamline Quality Incentive Payment Process – access to current & complete provider data
- Standardize Vendorization – create a consistent starting point for new providers statewide. (Department of Developmental Disabilities, QIP meeting 9/27/23)

The specific indicator for Early Intervention services beginning within 31 days is still in discussion.

The desired outcome is that children and families receive timely access to Early Start services.
For questions about the Early Intervention quality measure, please email: [email protected]

A plan to pull data from the current E billing with an automated process is happening. A pilot program using last quarter's data is being implemented to allow tech details to be ironed out.

So far nothing in writing from DDS or verbal confirmation other than the QIP meeting discussion on 9/27. In that meeting it was mentioned that providers could share the information, so we are doing that in this message as promised..

Here is the recording, etc. from the September 27, 2023 Meeting of the Quality Improvement Program Workgroup.
September 27, 2023 | Agenda | PowerPoint Slides (19 pgs) | Meeting Recording (1-hr 16-min)
Next meetings of QIP Workgroup are scheduled for Dec. 14, 2023 - 2:30-4PM; March 28, 2024 and June 27, 2024
Email QIP or Incentive Payment questions to: [email protected]