1. Region 15 Regional Healthcare Partnership 15th Public Meeting
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
University Medical Center of El Paso
Anchor Hospital 1 1 1

2. Confirmation of Participants
Roll Call 2 2 2

3. August DSRIP Timeline Approval of August Reporting for DY2
September 30, 2013
October 12, 2013
HHSC requests IGT from Providers
November 12, 2013
First DSRIP Payment for DY2

4. October DSRIP Reporting
Region 15 now has 46 out of 53 total projects approved for implementation!
CMS has delayed the final approval of these projects until early October.
Providers are encouraged to have a replacement project submitted by 9/30 to HHSC in the event CMS does not approve one of the final pending projects.
Use the Modified DSRIP Menu
Replacement projects that get approved will be eligible to report late DY2 achievement beginning in April 2014 (first DY3 reporting period)
Region 15 is awaiting the final provider reporting template from HHSC.
October 31st Deadline 4

5. Category 3 Menu
Anchor Call Notes provided information on the new Category 3 menu
Still pending approval by CMS
Providers can report on all currently approved Category 3 metrics in October.
Once we receive the October Provider Reporting Template, more information will be provided by HHSC
Replacing current approved category 3 with new measure
Replacing non-approved category 3 with new measure 5

6. Texas A&M Waiver Assessment
20 providers in Texas were chosen to participate in this project
Onsite for Staff and Patient Interviews:
Late October, 2013
Texas A&M Invited to Speak at Region 15 October RHP Meeting 6

7. 3 Year Projects
Region 15 Anchor sent to request project proposals
Due 10/14/13 (date may be moved up due to HHSC timelines)
Providers must use the Revised DSRIP Menu and have an IGT entity secured
Prioritized list of projects for each RHP due to HHSC sometime in October (exact date TBD)
Full projects due early December (exact date TBD)
The prioritized list must focus on community need, and the Medicaid and indigent population
The projects must alternate by IGT entity
Current left over money for Region 15:
$3,151,240
This amount will increase with project valuation reductions and other left over monies from Texas
Medical Society allocation is $1,200,000 7

8. 3 Year Projects – Review Committee
Establish Committee to Review and Score Proposals:
IGT Entities, Stakeholder
Schedule Meeting 10/15/13 (subject to change)
The project selections will be posted on the Region 15 Website prior to the October RHP meeting for comments and discussion at the meeting. RHP meeting may need to occur earlier in October.
HHSC plans to provide instructions and templates for completing the prioritized list in late September and for drafting full projects in October. 8

9. Region 15 Comprehensive Learning Collaborative Diabetes
Region 15 Learning Collaborative Plan:
Due to HHSC 10/1/13
Upcoming Symposiums
Diabetes Symposium – El Paso Diabetes Association, UMC, Texas Tech, UTEP… 10/25
Mano y Corazon Symposium – 9/27-9/28
Table for 10 – Friday Keynote Dinner
Complementary Conference Registrations (3)
Two meetings held to establish framework:
Lead Teams / Community Providers
Measurement Identification
Commitment for 15 months 9

10. Roundtable 10 10 10

11. Contact Information
Waiver Website & Address:
UMC Website:
Region 15 - RHP
Paso del Norte Blue Ribbon Committee Needs Assessment: 11 11 11