HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegional Health Authority DocumentsDeschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT For Board WORK SESSION of September 15, 2010 DATE: September 8, 2010. FROM: Scott Johnson. Health Services 541-322-7502 TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: "Consideration of Board Signature of Central Oregon Regional Health Authority and Chemical Dependency Organization documents". PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? No. BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS: Since the merger of Deschutes County's Mental Health and the Public Health Departments in 2009, County health staff and Advisory Boards have been working with the Board of Commissioners and County Administration to better integrate health planning and services in our County. We have begun this work in collaboration with other counties and health departments, other health providers and insurers and the State of Oregon. Most recently we have focused on HB 2009 (new Oregon law), the work of the Oregon Health Authority, national research on the topic and changes in Federal law related to health and health care. This work has resulted in early improvements in community health services. It has also created a foundation to form a Central Oregon Regional Health Authority. In its simplest form, we are working collaboratively on what is referred to as the Triple Aim, enhancing client care, improving health outcomes and reducing the cost of health care. On July 20, 2010 Commissioners from Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties agreed, in principle, to move toward the development of a Central Oregon Regional Health Authority over the next few years. The Boards also agreed in principle to unify the Oregon Health Plan contracts through Central Oregon Individual Health Solutions, with Accountable Behavioral Health operating as a behavioral health organization and contracting with counties for both mental health and alcohol and drug outpatient services. This will require Deschutes County to not renew its Chemical Dependency Contract January 1, 2011. It is essential that the Board sign a letter to that effect by September 15 for that change to occur in January. Lastly, attachments to this summary include a Concept Paper for the Regional Health Authority and the three documents that require County Commissioner approval and signature by a designated Commissioner on behalf of the Board. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: No fiscal implications in FY 11 budget. Formation of the Central Oregon Regional Health Authority and changes in the Oregon Health Plan contracts (and possibly other public sector health contracts) may affect funding levels in subsequent operating budgets. RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED: Approval for Commissioner Tammy Baney, as Chair of the Regional Health Authority Transitional Board and Vice Chair of the Accountable Behavioral Health Alliance Board, to sign the following documents on behalf of the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners: a.Letter to the State of Oregon (attached) declining to renew our Chemical Dependency Contract effective January 1, 2011; b.Memorandum of Understanding: Central Oregon Health Integration Project (attached); and c.Letter of Understanding regarding Medicaid / Children's Health Insurance Program Managed Care Contract Changes for the Central Oregon Health Integration Project (attached). ATTENDANCE: Scott Johnson. DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS: Letter agreeing to not renew CDO contract to the addressees on the letter. Original signature document for Memorandum of Understanding and Letter of Understanding to Robin Henderson, St Charles Health System, 2500 NE Neff Road, Bend Oregon 97701. Copy of all three signed documents to Kathe Hirschman, Deschutes County Health Services, 2577 NE Courtney, Bend OR 97701. Thank you DESCHUTES COUNTY DOCUMENT SUMMARY (NOTE: This form is required to be submitted with ALL contracts and other agreements, regardless of whether the document is to be on a Board agenda or can be signed by the County Administrator or Department Director. If the document is to be on a Board agenda, the Agenda Request Form is also required. If this form is not included with the document, the document will be returned to the Department. Please submit documents to the Board Secretary for tracking purposes, and not directly to Legal Counsel, the County Administrator or the Commissioners. In addition to submitting this form with your documents, please submit this form electronically to the Board Secretary.) Date: Please complete all sections above the Official Review line. September 8, 2010 Contractor/Supplier/Consultant Name: Contractor Contact: Department: Health Services Contractor Phone #: Type of Document: a. Regional Health Authority Concept Paper; b. Letter to the State of Oregon (attached) requiring signature declining to renew our Chemical Dependency Contract effective January 1, 2011; c. Memorandum of Understanding: Central Oregon Health Integration Project (attached) requiring signature; d. Letter of Understanding regarding Medicaid / Children's Health Insurance Program Managed Care Contract Changes for the Central Oregon Health Integration Project (attached) requiring signature. Goods and/or Services: Health services provided by the Behavioral Health Division of Deschutes County Health Services for the benefit of Oregon Health Plan members. Background & History: Since the merger of Deschutes County's Mental Health and the Public Health Departments in 2009, County health staff and Advisory Boards have been working with the Board of Commissioners and County Administration to better integrate health planning and services in our County. We have begun this work in collaboration with other counties and health departments, other health providers and insurers and the State of Oregon. Most recently we have focused on HB 2009 (new Oregon law), the work of the Oregon Health Authority, national research on the topic and changes in Federal law related to health and health care. This work has resulted in early improvements in community health services. It has also created a foundation to form a Central Oregon Regional Health Authority. In its simplest form, we are working collaboratively on what is referred to as the Triple Aim, enhancing client care, improving health outcomes and reducing the cost of health care. On July 20, 2010 Commissioners from Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties agreed, in principle, to move toward the development of a Central Oregon Regional Health Authority over the next few years. The Boards also agreed in principle to unify the Oregon Health Plan contracts through Central Oregon Individual Health Solutions, with Accountable Behavioral Health operating as a behavioral health organization and contracting with counties for both mental health and alcohol and drug outpatient services. This will require Deschutes County to not renew its Chemical Dependency Contract January 1, 2011. It is essential that the Board sign a letter to that effect by September 15 for that change to occur in January. 9/9/2010 Lastly, attachments to this summary include a Concept Paper for the Regional Health Authority and the three documents that require County Commissioner approval and signature by a designated Commissioner on behalf of the Board. Agreement Starting Date: January 1, 2011 Annual Value or Total Payment: None Ending Date: 7 Insurance Certificate Received (check box) Insurance Expiration Date: not applicable Ongoing Check all that apply: ❑ RFP, Solicitation or Bid Process ❑ Informal quotes (<$150K) ❑ Exempt from RFP, Solicitation or Bid Process (specify — see DCC §2.37) Funding Source: (Included in current budget? ® Yes ❑ No If No, has budget amendment been submitted? ❑ Yes ❑ No Is this a Grant Agreement providing revenue to the County? ® Yes ❑ No Special conditions attached to this grant: n/a Deadlines for reporting to the grantor: n/a If a new FTE will be hired with grant funds, confirm that Personnel has been notified that it is a grant -funded position so that this will be noted in the offer letter: ❑ Yes ® No Contact information for the person responsible for grant cornpliance: Name: Scott Johnson Phone #: 541-322-7502 Departmental Contact and Title: Scott Johnson, Director, Deschutes County Health Services Phone #: 541-322-7502 Department Director Approval: Signature Date Distribution of Document: Who gets the original document and/or copies after it has been signed? Include complete information if the document is to be mailed. Official Review: County Signature Required (check one): ❑ BOCC 0 Department Director (if <$25K) ❑ Administrator (if >$25K but <$150K; if >$150K, BOCC Order No. Legal Review Date Document Number 9/9/2010 The Central Oregon Regional Health Authority CONCEPT PAPER Draft 12: September 7, 2010 Table of Contents Page Vision 1 Executive Summary 1 Background 2 Guiding Principles 3 Proposed Framework 4 Frequently Asked Questions 6 Development Plan 10 Vision The purpose of the Central Oregon Regional Health Authority (RHA) is to promote the health of our region's residents, making Central Oregon the healthiest region in the nation. The RHA, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), seeks to achieve the Triple Aim: to improve health outcomes, increase satisfaction with our health system and reduce costs. The goal is to manage resources efficiently and effectively, in collaboration with local and State governments, our hospital system, local providers, private insurers, health collaborative(s) and, most importantly, our community and the people we serve. Executive Summary The Central Oregon Regional Health Authority (RHA) is a collaborative initiative undertaken by the OHA and a number of Central Oregon stakeholders. This effort will lead to the establishment of an RHA in Central Oregon. The RHA will oversee and help guide the planning, regulation and purchase of health care services in our region. Planning and negotiations for this RHA have been proceeding through the Transitional Board comprised of representatives of the Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Boards of Commissioners, St. Charles Health System, PacificSource, the OHA and the region's safety -net clinics. 9/9/2010 Draft Page 1 The RHA principles are based in the Triple Aim, which measures the ability of our health system to improve health outcomes for the population, improve people's satisfaction with the health system and reduce costs. The RHA, in partnership with the OHA, will define, implement, measure and lead the regional Health Improvement Plan—a collaborative community plan. The Plan will be grounded in baseline health and economic data and focused on Triple Aim metrics to measure outcomes and guide decisions that will best serve the health of the population of Central Oregon. Our goal is to make Central Oregon the healthiest region in the nation. This paper outlines the premise of the RHA, its guiding principles and proposed framework, and answers questions about how the RHA may function in the future. There is also a proposed timeline for implementation that would result in the formation of the RHA in 2011 for regional planning purposes, with implementation of contract authority for the Oregon Health Plan by 2013 and full implementation of Central Oregon Regional Health Authority by 2014. Background Extraordinary changes are under way in America as many groups seek to improve the health of an entire population and the performance of the nation's health care system. Change is being mandated by new Federal and Oregon laws as well as numerous health issues in our population, rising and unsustainable health care costs, the increasing number of uninsured Americans and the impact that health care is having on our economy. When it comes to effective change at a county, community and local population level, how can that best be achieved? The Crook County Court and County Commissioners from Deschutes and Jefferson counties met at Deschutes County's Expo Center on July 20, 2010. At that meeting, these elected officials reviewed planned changes on a Federal and State level. They also discussed the essential need for local government to play a central role in supporting the Triple Aim 1 and improving the overall health of people living in Central Oregon. These officials agreed, in principle, to take a leadership role in overseeing this change in our region by forming a Regional Health Authority or RHA. An effort is now under way to outline the roles and responsibilities of an RHA, likely leading to its formation in 2011. The purpose of this document is to help interested parties begin to develop a shared concept for the RHA. Final 2011 contracting decision by September 15, 2010: In consideration of restructuring current Oregon Health Plan contracts, these local elected officials provided the State with two letters of intent on July 22, 2010. These letters and preliminary commitments are conditional and clarify general agreements about a Central Oregon RHA model. At a minimum, agreement must be Triple Aim: Oregon's health reform efforts are based on the Triple Aim, a concept advanced by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Essential elements include: a. improving health outcomes for the population, b. improving people's satisfaction with the health system and c. reducing costs. 9/9/2010 Draft Page 2 reached by the three participating counties, the State of Oregon, PacificSource, Accountable Behavioral Health Alliance, the Deschutes County Chemical Dependency Organization and St. Charles Health System. All stakeholders interested in the Central Oregon's service integration effort and the RHA discussion will be given the opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions. Guiding Principles 1. In collaboration with local public health agencies, ensure baseline health and economic data on the region's residents at the inception of the RHA and on a periodic basis. 2. Emphasize outcome -based decision making regarding priorities, projects and investments with a particular emphasis on the Triple Aim. 3. Retain the Local Mental Health Authority and Public Health Authority as County roles for the foreseeable future to assure responsiveness to local citizens and issues, community ownership and accountability. 4. Employ lean thinking to reduce nonessential administrative requirements that draw resources and create barriers to clients accessing care. 5. Promote effective client care using a medical home model 2 that proactively assists clients in accessing the appropriate care in the most cost effective environment. 6. Recognizing the social and economic factors affecting health, pursue a high level of community engagement with social service systems and coalitions. 7. Adopt value -based purchasing strategies to improve quality, efficiency and outcomes. 8. Create mechanisms to document savings as they occur with a strategy for reinvestment of such savings in communities and programs consistent with the regional plan. 9. Emphasize public accountability and transparency in processes and activities. 10. Engage the community in health planning and the work of the RHA. 11. Create a new vision for care delivery that will demonstrate a model worth emulating elsewhere in Oregon. 2 The Medical Home Model will help clients access appropriate care in a most cost effective treatment environment. 9/9/2010 Draft Page 3 Proposed Framework for the Central Oregon Regional Health Authority Topic Description The purpose of the Central Oregon RHA is to promote the health of our region's residents, making Central Oregon the healthiest region in the nation. Vision The RHA, in partnership with the OHA, seeks to achieve the Triple Aim: to improve health outcomes, increase satisfaction with our health system and reduce costs. The goal is to manage resources efficiently and effectively, in collaboration with local and State governments, our hospital system, local providers, private insurers, health collaborative(s) and, most importantly, our community and the people we serve. The OHA expects to contract with the RHA. Both entities will share a Relationship responsibility for Oregon's Triple Aim metrics. Communication and with OHA collaboration between the groups will be significant and ongoing. OHA and the RHA will employ lean thinking concepts and limit administrative burdens including plans and reports. a. Policy: clear overarching policy interests and expectations for population health and the region's health care system. b. Access: Increased access to needed health services. c. Quality: Systems, services and programs that are of high-quality. d. Measurable results: tracking system and service benefits and outcomes Areas of e. Sound long range planning: regional Health Improvement Plan emphasis f. Targeted projects: based on the Plan and annual priorities g. Wise investments: use of public and grant funds managed by RHA h. Efficiency: Operational methods that are cost effective and only require essential administrative responsibilities. i. Fiscal stewardship: assurance that regional purchasing meets Triple Aim objectives. j. Fiscal sustainability: forecasting and investments will seek to achieve long range outcomes within a realistic and sustainable financial base. k. Transparency: RHA Board activities and decisions will be managed in a way to realize a high degree of community awareness and involvement. 1. Health care integration: Development of systems and models that are holistic in nature, easy to access and that gain desired health outcomes. m. Innovation: A continual effort to be creative and learn from new ideas. n. Public awareness: An emphasis on public health and well being as well as the health system. Residents of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties; also residents of Geographic area adjoining areas relying on publicly funded systems in our area (e.g. OHP members in north Klamath County zip codes). 9/9/2010 Draft Page 4 Board Within State and Federal requirements, regional public policy and oversight responsibility of public resources in the region to realize the Triple Aim. The Board may hire an RHA Director or assign any RHA Director duties. At time of formation as an intergovernmental entity (ORS 190), the RHA will operate with a three-member Board composed of a County Commissioner Board from each participating County. Each participating County Board, as the membership County's public health and mental health authority, will appoint the Commissioner as its representative. As an intergovernmental entity, these three Board members may appoint additional ex officio members (if needed) for specified terms of office. Decisions of the Board will require a majority vote and must include support from Deschutes County which represents two-thirds of the region's population. Consensus will be sought wherever possible. On issues of Board decisions potential disagreement, the Administrative Council may be asked to provide solutions. Under extraordinary situations, a County representing a minority view, may, with the agreement of that County's Board, ask for a joint meeting of the region's commissioners to address a health matter of high importance. The RHA will appoint members to an Administrative (advisory) Council. This Council of professionals and advocates will be charged with advising the RHA Board on strategic and operational matters, developing projects and Administrative action plans in support of regional policies, the regional Health Council Improvement Plan and our desired outcomes. The Council will be representative of stakeholder interests and knowledge including local and State governments, our hospital system, local providers, private insurers, health collaborative(s) and, most importantly, our community. RHA staff Determined by the Board based on need and resources. Likely to include an Executive Director and support staff at the outset. Formal policies will be adopted to drive and inform the characteristics and Policy performance of our health system and our success in improving population health outcomes. Adoption and implementation of a regional long range Health Improvement Plan of at least six years to guide public policy, system improvements, Planning program development, investments and achievement of health outcomes. Request: State waiver of current requirements for annual and biennial silo plans unless required to satisfy Federal requirements and State law. Financing the Resources will be sought from Federal, State and / or private foundation start up of the sources to support the RHA's initial operation until the RHA assumes RHA responsibility for the region's OHP contract and any other contracts. Initial start up and operating costs prior to contract management are estimated at $250,000. 9/9/2010 Draft Page 5 Annual priorities System design, development Resource development Investment, procurement Purchasing Workforce development State changes to streamline operation Annual adoption and implementation of health priorities consistent with the regional Health Improvement Plan and any necessary and beneficial developments at a state, regional, county or community level. Describe and convey essential system characteristics and components sought by the RHA; contracting guidelines and investment of resources will be consistent with this determination. On behalf of the region, clients and providers, seek federal, state and private grants to advance the regional plan and its priorities. Manage assigned public and foundation grants to advance the Triple Aim and regional health plan; includes region's OHP contract. May include other public grants previously managed on a County level. The RHA will support purchasing practices aimed at improving the value of health care services, where value is a function of both quality and cost. As part of the regional plan and in cooperation with other health interests, undertake educational programs and skill development opportunities that assure availability of the necessary work force. Requested of the OHA through a State and Regional Lean Process workgroup. Frequently Asked Questions: 1. How will Community leaders continue to prepare the region for the formation of the RHA? A Transitional Board, with representatives of the OHA, county governments, the hospital system, safety net clinics and insurance interests has been meeting throughout 2010. The Transitional Board will remain in operation until the RHA is formed. 2. On what legal basis will the RHA be formed and operate? The RHA will be formed under ORS 190. It is a relatively easy vehicle if Central Oregon counties reach consensus on how and when to move forward with an RHA. As suggested by the OHA, new legislation may prove helpful in the long term design, functioning and legal standing of this regional authority. Given uncertainties regarding the 2011 session and a new law codifying an RHA, the region sees benefit in beginning this change process through ORS 190. 3. When will the RHA be formed? If the RHA idea continues to garner the needed support and resources, it will be formed in 2011. The formal start date may be adjusted depending on the completion of the tasks outlined in the attached Development Plan as well as other necessary requirements. 9/9/2010 Draft Page 6 4. When will the RHA assume contracting responsibilities? Which contracts? Because contracting responsibilities will require State or Federal changes, assumption of this role will require up to six months notice to affected parties. The RHA Board and the OHA, by mutual agreement, will determine which public contracts the RHA will assume and when. It is expected that the Oregon Health Plan contract to serve OHP members in Central Oregon will be managed through the RHA. Exclusive of significant contract performance issues; transferring any State public contracts currently managed at a County level must be consistent with the Triple Aim and must offer operational efficiencies. Additionally, any such change will require the concurrence of that County's governing board currently managing that grant. 5. What support will the State provide to help the RHA be successful? The State agrees to: a. Sign the Memorandum of Understanding, thereby providing a clear statement to all interested parties of the OHA's support for this pilot and its potential link to other reform efforts in Oregon. b. Convene a "Lean Process" workgroup to: i. Develop administrative simplification recommendations and implement consensus agreement with the RHA. This workgroup will include representatives of the RHA partners. Extensive review to include but not be limited to items in the Memorandum of Understanding. The workgroup will review county reporting requirements under the Public Health Authority and Local Mental Health Authority and those reporting requirements in the Medicaid contracts. This workgroup will convene within 60 days from the date of this concept paper being approved by the Transitional Board and complete its recommendations no later than six months from inception; and ii. Review Medicaid procurement processes. c. Wherever feasible, consolidate and streamline health planning requirements by OHA Divisions that are not required by the Federal and State governments. Assist the RHA in discussions with other state agencies regarding alignment of other social service plans with the Health Improvement Plan schedule. 3 Establish a framework for a comprehensive regional Health Improvement Plan and biennial progress reports. The process will include a strong data driven, community assessment process at the region, county and community levels. d. Assure continuing access to leadership at the OHA and regional level to advance the RHA and eliminate barriers to its success. 3 Includes but may not be limited to ORS 417.775 (the Local Coordinated Comprehensive Plan), ORS 417.855 (Local High Risk Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan, ORS 423.560 Local Public Safety Coordinating Council involvement with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan and ORS 417.777 Early Childhood Development Plan. A comprehensive approach to state required plans is intended to help address the critical, social determinants of health. 9/9/2010 Draft Page 7 e. Maintain close consultation between the OHA and the RHA (or Transitional Board) on any legislation that may impact the new RHA and its operation (within OHA's established timelines). f. Assist the RHA in identifying non -state funding source(s) during start up (as well as for ongoing operation) to successfully carry out the required responsibilities, including potential private or public funders, reviewing federal grant opportunities and providing letters of support. g. Use the regional Health Improvement Plan and progress reports to inform decision making for State budgets, policy decisions and program priorities; h. Provide technical and knowledge transfer to make the Triple Aim concept operational. i. Agree to use stable metrics developed by the OHA and RHA in evaluation of system changes. j. Continue efforts, within available resources, to develop robust data systems. 6. What concepts and ideas would the OHA ask RHA stakeholders to consider as part of RHA development? a. In order to achieve full accountability for health and health outcomes in the region, the RHA must aim toward integration of public health and mental health authority duties and services into the RHA where it improves efficiency, cost-effectiveness and outcomes. b. The RHA will incorporate OHA strategies to improve the affordability, quality and outcomes of health care, including: • Emphasizing promotion of good health and prevention of health problems; • Focusing on delivery system redesign that emphasizes patient -centered primary care homes; • Incorporating the Oregon Health Policy Board value -based benefit design and quality metrics; • Evaluating and piloting reformed payment models that encourage value - driven health care rather than volume -driven health care; • Working toward a global budget for health care expenditures; • Using evidence -based care to ensure that residents receive health care that works; • Expanding chronic care management; • Using health information technology; and • Increasing data transparency about health care costs and quality. c. Inclusion of consumer and broader purchaser representation on the RHA Board. d. Inclusion of regional purchasing for other public programs as well as for employer- sponsored commercial insurance. 7. How can public health agencies best participate in the RHA? County public health entities are included in the work of the Regional Health Authority by: 9/9/2010 Draft Page 8 a. Tracking and publishing health metrics at the County and regional level on a schedule of greatest benefit to RHA planning and decision making; b. Jointly sharing local responsibility for promoting and implementing Oregon's Health Improvement Plan; c. Developing and advocating for health policies and initiatives that 1) positively affect the social determinants of health (poverty, transportation, economy, special population considerations) 2) improve population health; d. Fostering a collaborative and complementary approach, with public and private agencies, to chronic disease prevention; e. Implementing a collaborative communications plan that educates the residents of Central Oregon; and f. Undertaking collaborative regional public health initiatives to increase our efficiency and benefit to the region. 4 8. Where will the RHA reside? The RHA Board will determine whether to operate as an independent entity or to be administered through a local governmental entity or private organization. It may be desirable to align with a local governmental entity for efficiency and access necessary support services (e.g. legal, contractual, personnel processes). The RHA Board will also determine an administrative office location within the region. 9. How will the regional Board ensure an open process in its work? Regularly posted Board meetings will be held throughout the region. All Board meetings requiring action will occur within the region and be subject to Oregon open meeting laws. In addition, stakeholders will be encouraged to participate at a committee and task force level. This may include currently required Advisory Boards or oversight entities 5. 10. When will the RHA be formed and begin its work? When will it manage resources? Preliminary Plan: 2012 Form RHA as a 190; staff hired; Development Plan executed (see attached); Oregon legislature convenes: Central Oregon representatives participate in health reform discussions; if legislation signed into law; rules drawn; adjustments are made where needed. Resource and capacity development. 2013 RHA develops and adopts a regional Health Improvement Plan; comprehensive Oregon Health Plan contract is finalized in the fall of 2012. Resource and capacity development. 4 For example, historical H1N1 efforts, promotion of Living Well workshops, planning for a new home visiting model for preschool age children; collaboration with local safety net clinics and school health clinics 5 For example, Local Alcohol & Drug Planning Councils, Mental Health Advisory Boards, Public Health Advisory Boards at a county or regional level. 9/9/2010 Draft Page 9 2014 In January, the RHA contracts for OHP services and other health related services and activities. May also include further participation in the legislative process as needs and circumstances dictate. Note: other fiscal year contracting may occur July 2013 or later; grant writing / resource development continues. 2015 Actions in support of the expansion of the Medicaid population in the region and the development of Health Insurance Exchanges. Central Oregon Regional Health Authority Development Plan This plan describes work that must be completed to support the formation of the Central Oregon Regional Health Authority. Responsible Task party Deliverable Lead Cmsr in Named individual to assist the Transition Transitional Project each County or Board and eventual RHA Board in Management desginee accomplishing the Development Plan. Incorporation papers County Formal certification as a legal entity by the counsel(s) State of Oregon no later than October 1 2011. RHA administrative budget Board adoption Adoption of annual budget and financial plan for the first two years of operation. Public health With State public health, provide health and Baseline metrics agencies, economic data to support tracking health and Admin. Council economic changes from date of RHA inception. Transitional Should legislation be advanced that impacts Legislation Board, PDC 6 the RHA, active participation in the legislative and OHA process as allowed by employers and statute. Work with the OHA Director's office to reduce Administrative lean administrative burdens and streamline RHA thinking with State To be assigned and County operations. Document benefits of RHA option to local and statewide interests. Questions and suggestions: A work group is in the process of drafting this document to incorporate the suggestions of key parties. Please send suggestions and questions to: Scott Johnson: scott johnson@co.deschutes.or.us or Mike Bonetto: mjbonetto@stcharleshealthcare.org. 6 The Program Development Committee or PDC (and other key parties) includes representatives of each participating county health and behavioral health interest, HealthMatters of Central Oregon, Mosaic Medical, St. Charles Health System, PacificSource and Accountable Behavioral Health Alliance. 9/9/2010 Draft Page 10 Memorandum of Understanding Central Oregon Health Integration Project Parties: St Charles Health System, Inc., Crook County, Deschutes County, Jefferson County, Accountable Behavioral Health Alliance ("ABHA"), Central Oregon Individual Health Solutions, Inc. ("COIHS"), (collectively "Central Oregon Parties"), and the State of Oregon, by and through the Oregon Health Authority ("State)" PURPOSE The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the collective agencies that will be providing services to Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members in Crook, Jefferson, and Deschutes' counties in Central Oregon. The process will be organized initially through COIHS, which will serve as the single point of accountability for physical health, mental health, and chemical dependency services until the development of the Central Oregon Regional Health Authority (RHA) is achieved. This integration of physical health, mental health and chemical dependency services will be termed the Health Integration Project (HIP). Mental health and chemical dependency together will be referred to as Behavioral Health. The Parties intend to cooperate toward establishing a RHA to serve as this single point of accountability. This MOU is a step towards achieving that end. This MOU will be effective when signed by all Parties. This MOU is not a binding contract, and the transactions described in this MOU will not be binding until contracts and agreements governing them are entered into. The Central Oregon Parties, in collaboration with the State., intend to: 1. Coordinate efforts to provide seamless and effective health services to OHP members. 2. Make the following changes to the current service delivery system during the first year of the HIP commencing January 1, 2011: • The Parties will prepare standard client screening instruments to be used by all participating providers in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties to identify health conditions (including physical health and behavioral health conditions). • Persons who are screened or assessed to be at risk for physical health or behavioral health conditions will be clinically engaged regarding these problems at the time and location of the screening or assessment. As clinically appropriate, there will be a timely, "warm handoff' to a specialty As of January 1, 2010, Deschutes County members include OHP members from four adjacent zip codes in Klamath County. provider (e.g., from a physical health provider to a behavioral health provider or from a behavioral health provider to a physical health provider.) 3. Streamline contracting, administrative and oversight processes to eliminate duplicative oversight, cost and reporting requirements. 4. Share information at both the client and system levels to facilitate a holistic, efficient, and effective healthcare delivery process. It is understood that there will be many details to work out for this to be operationalized. The Central Oregon Parties commit to working through these details. 5. Modify existing COINS and ABHA governance structures as needed to provide oversight of health services to OHP members in Central Oregon. These structures will interface with the organizational structures which govern the HIP, (i.e., the Transitional Board and Stakeholders Committee). 6. Prepare and execute Agreements (see Funding and Contracting section) to begin no later than January 1, 2011 and, following annual renewals, expire no earlier than December 31, 2016 which accomplish HIP objectives. In addition: • At least six months prior to the termination date of the Agreements referred to in this paragraph 6, the Parties will negotiate to extend them. • The Agreements may be modified with mutual consent, to improve service delivery and system efficiency. • The Agreements will have provisions that allow for termination when specified conditions are met. OHA will recommend -contract language to the Central Oregon Parties. Funding and Contracting Effective January 1, 2011: In order to accomplish the objectives in this MOU, the following contract terminations and initiations will take place: Deschutes County will not renew its contract with the State as a Chemical Dependency Organization in Deschutes County. ABHA will not renew its Mental Health Organization contract with the State for services in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. The State will contract with COIHS for physical health, mental health , and chemical dependency services in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. COIHS will in turn subcontract with ABHA for both mental health and chemical dependency services in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. ABHA will subcontract with Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties and their respective health departments, and other necessary panel providers for outpatient mental health and chemical dependency services. These contracts and subcontracts, including any annual renewals, are collectively referred to as the "Agreements". The Agreements are intended to remain in place until such time as the RHA is able to assume operational responsibility. Future State of OHP Funding Jan 2011 ABHA State Of Oregon DHS • .11 41 H COIHS • • • . Physical Health Providers — — — — — Mental Health Contract & Funding • Physical Health Contract & Funding Behavioral Health (MH+CD) Contract & Funding ABHA intends to: 1. Modify its Inter -Governmental Agreement with Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties so that they cover behavioral health services. 2. Modify governing and advisory structures so that they address the full range of behavioral health services. 3. Modify reporting and oversight processes for services delivered in Central Oregon so that they address the full range of behavioral health services delivered by Central Oregon providers. This will include utilizing client screening instruments and implementing objectives of the Project. 4. Modify sub -capitation payments to the identified counties to include funding for chemical dependency services as well as mental health services. 5. Not renew its contract with the State for Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties as of January 1, 2011 and request that the State direct its capitation funding to COIHS as of this date. COIHS intends to: 1. Enter into contracts with the State -to provide physical health and behavioral health services for OHP members residing in Central Oregon. 2. Subcontract with ABHA for mental health and chemical dependency services for the OHP members residing in Central Oregon. 3. Pass along to ABHA all capitation payments received from the State for such services and for administration. COIHS will retain the provider tax revenue and pay related taxes. 4. Invest funds from COIHS or ABHA or both, in mental health and chemical dependency interventions with the goal of avoiding preventable physical health conditions. Savings from physical health will fund the expansion of mental health and chemical dependency services in Central Oregon. The amount of savings reinvested will be determined by considering the best allocation of resources for all services. The specifics of this arrangement will set forth in the COIHS contract with ABHA. 5. In collaboration with ABHA and other Central Oregon stakeholders will develop and implement various clinical and system redesign projects that are designed to improve clinical care and generate savings. Prior to the commencement of each project, a specific methodology for determining and apportioning savings will be agreed to by all relevant parties. The following are general principles to be followed: (a) When savings are created, those who made the financial investments which made them possible should be paid back prior to the payout of the balance. (b) Balances should be paid out in proportion to the percentage of measurable effort that created them. They will be determined prior to the start of a project as part of the process of designing interventions and assigning responsibilities and expected outcomes. (c) It is understood that it for many projects, it will not be possible to determine 100% of the accountability for outcomes to individual organizations. To the extent that this is the case, stakeholders will use a general formula for dividing such savings based on their collective understanding of how savings are likely to be generated. (d) Payouts will be made at least annually by the organizations who have realized savings. (e) COIHS will have overall responsibility for documenting and tracking these processes. Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties intend to: 1. Work towards the full integration of the management, delivery, and oversight of BH services. 2. Have the infrastructure in place to prioritize access for HIP clients. Deschutes County intends to: 1. Not renew its CDO contract with the State as of January 1, 2011 and request that the State direct its capitation to-COIHS as of this date and consistent with this MOU. St. Charles Health System intends to: 1. Modify its service and administrative protocols (as needed) to achieve the clinical and system objectives of the HIP. The State intends to: 1. Sign the Memorandum of Understanding, thereby providing a clear statement to all interested parties of the OHA's support for this pilot and its potential link to other reform efforts in Oregon. 2. Convene a "Lean Process" workgroup to: (a) Develop administrative simplification recommendations and implement consensus agreement with the RHA. This workgroup will include representatives of the RHA partners. Extensive review to include but not be limited to items in the Memorandum of Understanding. The workgroup will review county reporting requirements under the Public Health Authority and Local Mental health Authority and those reporting requirements in the Medicaid contracts. This workgroup will convene within 60 days from the date of this concept paper being approved by the Transitional Board and complete its recommendations no later than six months from inception; and (b) Review Medicaid procurement processes. 3. Wherever feasible, consolidate and streamline health planning requirements by OHA Divisions that are not required by the Federal and State governments. Assist the RHA in discussions with other state agencies regarding alignment of other social service plans with the Health Improvement Plan schedule. 1 Includes but may not be limited to ORS 417.775 (the Local Coordinated Comprehensive Plan), ORS 417.855 (Local High Risk Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan, ORS 423.560 Local Public Safety Coordinating Council involvement with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Plan and ORS 417.777 Early Childhood Development Plan. A comprehensive approach to state required plans is intended to help address the critical, social determinants of health. Establish a framework for a comprehensive regional Health Improvement Plan and biennial progress reports. The process will include a strong data driven, community assessment process at the region, county and community levels. 4. Assure continuing access to leadership at the OHA and regional level to advance the RHA and eliminate barriers to its success. 5. Maintain close consultation between the OHA and the RHA (or Transitional Board) on any legislation that may impact the new RHA and its operation (within OHA's established timelines). 6. Assist the RHA in identifying non -state funding source(s) during start up (as well as for ongoing operation) to successfully carry out the required responsibilities, including potential private or public funders, reviewing federal grant opportunities and providing letters of support. 7. Use the regional Health Improvement Plan and progress reports to inform decision making for State budgets, policy decisions and program priorities; 8. Provide technical and knowledge transfer to make the Triple Aim concept operational. 9. Agree to using stable metrics developed by the OHA and RHA in evaluation of system changes. 10. Continue efforts, within available resources, to develop robust data systems. This MOU is signed on behalf of each Central Oregon Health Integration Project Party. It may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument: Bruce Goldberg, M.D. Date Director -designee, Oregon Health Authority Ken Fahlgren, Commissioner Board of Commissioners Crook County Date Tammy Baney, Commissioner Board of Commissioners Deschutes County Mike Ahern, Commissioner Board of Commissioners Jefferson County James A. Diegel, FACHE President and CEO St. Charles Health System, Inc. Don Lindly, Chair Governing Council Accountable Behavioral Health Alliance Ken Provencher President and CEO Central Oregon Individual Health Solutions, Inc. Date Date Date Date Date Letter of Understanding Regarding Medicaid/CHIP Managed Care Contract Changes For the Central Oregon Health Integration Project September 7, 2010 This Letter of Understanding (Letter) describes the intent of the parties to integrate the Medicaid/CHIP prepaid managed care organization contracts in Crook County, Deschutes County, and Jefferson County, collectively known as the "Participating Counties," as part of a health services integration demonstration project, known as the "Health Integration Project". The parties to this Letter are: 1. The State of Oregon by and through its Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP) and Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH); 2. Crook County; 3. Deschutes County (inclusive of the designated north Klamath zip codes); 4. Jefferson County; 5. Accountable Behavioral Health Alliance (ABHA); and 6. Central Oregon Individual Health Solutions, Inc. (COIHS). An objective of this demonstration project is integration of physical health services provided by a fully capitated health plan (FCHP) with mental health and chemical dependency services currently provided through the county -directed mental health organization (MHO) and chemical dependency organization (CDO) managed care contracts. The parties anticipate that this Health Integration Project will result in better health outcomes for Oregon Health Plan enrollees and cost savings that can be reinvested in improved integrated service delivery systems in the participating counties. Transition to an appropriately integrated system begins with the integration of these Medicaid/CHIP managed care services, as part of the Health Integration Project. Effective January 1, 2011, the following contract changes are anticipated: 1. Deschutes County will not renew its CDO contract with DHS/DMAP. 2. COIHS will amend its FCHP contract with DHS/DMAP to add chemical dependency services in Deschutes County. 3. ABHA will not renew its MHO contract with DHS/AMH for service areas in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. Page 1 of 4 Letter of Understanding Regarding Medicaid Managed Care Contract Changes September 7, 2010 4. COIHS will enter into an MHO contract with DHS/AMH for the Participating Counties. 5. COIHS will subcontract with ABHA for mental health and chemical dependency provider services in the Participating Counties. 6. ABHA will subcontract with the Participating Counties for outpatient mental health and chemical dependency provider services. The contracts described in items 4-6 are anticipated to continue in effect with annual contract renewals until December 31, 2016. Six months prior to the termination of the Health Integration Project, all parties will convene to consider extending the term of the Project. The Participating Counties and affected health care community are evaluating processes that will lead to the creation of a Regional Health Authority, which will become the primary decision -maker related to integrated services in these counties. In addition, the Oregon Health Authority is expected to assume operational responsibility for DMAP and AMH; when that occurs, references to DHS in this Letter are deemed to refer to the Oregon Health Authority. The parties will adapt the Health Integration Project to either of those changes. During each contract year, the effect of this Health Integration Project will be measured and monitored to evaluate progress toward agreed upon metrics. An objective of the parties is to achieve the following metrics by the end of the demonstration period (December 31, 2016) based on demonstrated trends: • This section will be redrafted based on Thursday's discussion. New approved table of trends will be inserted before signature. On a quarterly basis, evaluation reports will be submitted to the designated staff at DHS. During the period of the Health Integration Project, agreements may be modified with mutual consent to improve service delivery and system efficiency. Contract amendments for this purpose will be executed with the agreement of the affected parties. In the event the parties determine that the Health Integration Project is not achieving its objectives but could more likely succeed with a project redesign, the parties will revisit the design of the Health Integration Project. If the parties agree that the outcomes could be improved with a design change, the parties will Page 2 of 4 Letter of Understanding Regarding Medicaid Managed Care Contract Changes September 7, 2010 undertake reasonable efforts to make agreed-upon changes. If necessary, contract amendments for this purpose will be executed with the agreement of the affected parties. In the event the OHA, COIHS or the Participating Counties determine that the Health Integration Project is not making significant progress towards meeting its defined outcomes, the Oregon Health Authority will, in consultation with the local mental health authorities, return the MHO contract or the CDO contract, or both of them, to either their former models for service delivery or assign the MHO contract or the CDO contract, or both of them, to a successor organization. Before this change occurs, the MHO and/or the CDO, whichever is applicable, must meet all qualifications for serving as a managed care organization, including but not limited to financial solvency and reserves requirements and demonstration of provider capacity and data reporting capabilities. The process of changing contractors would be deemed to constitute a transfer or re -assignment of contract interests that must be addressed using applicable processes for assignment and assumption or ownership changes. In anticipation of the time required to make the necessary contract changes and assure a qualified contractor, the parties will provide notice 6 months in advance of the expected effective date for the change. While this letter in and of itself is not a binding contract, it does reflect the commitment of the parties, within the contracts and contract amendments described herein, to incorporate language which will carry out the intention of the parties' understandings. The transactions described in this Letter will not be binding until the contract and contract amendments described herein are entered into. Final approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Oregon Department of Justice is required for any contract amendment or other change to the FCHP, MHO or CDO Agreements. This LOU is signed on behalf of each of the Parties. It may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Bruce Goldberg, M.D. Director -designee Oregon Health Authority Page 3 of 4 Date Letter of Understanding Regarding Medicaid Managed Care Contract Changes September 7, 2010 Ken Fahlgren, Commissioner Board of Commissioners Crook County Tammy Baney, Commissioner Board of Commissioners Deschutes County Mike Ahern, Commissioner Board of Commissioners Jefferson County Don Lindly, Chair Governing Council Accountable Behavioral Health Alliance Ken Provencher President and CEO Central Oregon Individual Health Solutions, Inc. Page 4 of 4 Date Date Date Date Date September 15, 2010 Judy Mohr, Division of Medical Assistance Programs Richard Harris, Addictions & Mental Health Division State of Oregon Health Authority 500 Summer St. NE E-25 Salem OR 97301-1079 Re: Deschutes County's intent to not renew it's Dependency Organization (CDO) contract with the State of Oregon effective January 1 2011; request that the state direct the CDO capitation to COIHS as of this date, consistent with the September 2010 MOU and planned development of the Central Oregon Regional Health Authority. Dear Richard and Judy, The purpose of this letter is to officially notify you that Deschutes County does not intend to renew our Chemical Dependency Organization contract with the Division of Medical Assistance Programs for outpatient chemical dependency services provided by and through Deschutes County to OHP members in our area. This notice is intended to comply with our contractual obligation to notify the State of Oregon of any change in contract status. This decision is based on the agreements outlined in the September 2010 Memorandum of Understanding: Central Oregon Health Integration Project. Our County expects that as of January 1, 2011, we will be jointly providing an array of integrated services to OHP members through an ABHA behavioral health contract with PacificSource Central Oregon Individual Health Solutions (COIHS). This will include mental health services currently provided through ABHA as well as chemical dependency services currently covered under the DHS contracts with COIHS and the Deschutes County CDO. Our ultimate goal is to deliver integrated healthcare to our members that results in better outcomes and cost savings. Additionally, as outlined in the MOU, we are proceeding on this basis understanding that both the Oregon Health Authority and Central Oregon stakeholders intend to form a Central Oregon Regional Health Authority which will eventually manage the region's State contract for all physical health, mental health and chemical dependency services to Oregon Health Plan members in our region. It is on that basis that this change is requested. Judy Mohr, Division of Medical Assistance Programs Richard Harris, Addictions & Mental Health Division Correspondence: Deschutes County September 15, 2010 CDO Contract We are very grateful for your leadership in supporting this shared vision and for the potential it holds for the residents of Central Oregon. We look forward to making this vision a reality over the next several years. Sincerely, Tammy Baney Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Chair, RHA Transitional Board Cc Ken Provencher, PacificSource COINS Seth Bernstein, ABHA Jeff Emrick, Deschutes County CDO COUNTY Agency Name Population Served Agencies Service Call Taker / DispatcherF TE Admin /u; Support FTE Total FTE 4=' 911 CALLS OTHER CALLS TOTAL CALLS BAKER Baker County Dispatch 18,000 27 8.00 2.00 10.00 L 32,263 52,483 84,746 BENTON Corvallis Regional Comm. 86,120 10 14.00 195 15.95 - 25,191 119,799 144,990 CLACKAMAS C -COM 294,750 15 28.00 12.00 40.00 r 110,681 217,534 328,215 CLACKAMAS LOCOM 95,100 3 14.50 3.00 17.50 '':;' 25,246 109,532 134,778 CLATSOP Astoria 9-1-1 27,000 14 7.00 1.00 8.00 _=' 10,730 61,507 72,237 CLATSOP Seaside PD 12,041 9 6.80 2.20 9.00 4,314 45,804 50,118 COLUMBIA Columbia 9-1-1 50,595 28 1175 6.00 17.75 .`: 20,485 88,951 109,436 COOS Coos Bay PD 20,830 3 8.00 0.00 8.00 :' 12,068 83,826 95,894 COOS Coos County SO CROOK Prineville PD 22,775 5 8.00 2.00 10.00 ' 8.182 58,529 66,711 CURRY Brookings PD 16,000 12 7.00 1.00 8.00 :''. 4,177 26,502 30,679 CURRY Curry County SO 22,000 16 7.00 100 8.00 ' _'-: 6,208 68,170 74,378 DESCHUTES Deschutes 9-1-1 160,810 15 26.00 8.50 34.50 y 59,793 227,323 287,116 DOUGLAS Douglas County 9-1-1 104,000 38 19.00 0.00 19.00 :- 50,937 139,846 190,783 GILLIAM TRI -COM 5,310 16 8.00 1.00 9.00 `:;':%_": 2,552 26,853 29,405 GRANT John Day PD 7,580 17 5.25 0.50 5.75 `' .:; 1,907 24,790 26,697 HARNEY Burns PD 7,600 8 6.00 0.00 6.00 <3 2,429 2,429 4,858 HOOD RIVER Hood River Dispatch 22,500 9 13.00 1.00 14.00 'j' 11,217 55,522 66,739 JACKSON RVCOMM 118,641 6 24.50 150 26.00 �;.w 49,142 205,078 254,220 JACKSON SORC 205,000 25 17.00 7.00 24.00 `. 44,889 123,145 168,034 JEFFERSON Jefferson County SO 21,000 4 7.00 110 8.10 < 9,134 45,133 54,267 JEFFERSON Warm Springs PD JOSEPHINE Josephine County 9-1-1 83,290 10 15.00 2.00 17.00,? 50,197 51,745 101,942 KLAMATH Klamath County 9-1-1 70,100 27 1100 4.00 15.00 : _ 48,306 65,584 113,890 LAKE LETS 8,000 20 9.00 0.25 %25 5,569 5,569 11,138 LANE Central -Lane 325,065 36 37.00 13.50 5050 152,731 174,735 327,466 LANE Eastem Lane 9-1-1 4,874 11 4.00 1.00 5.00`, 2,103 18,904 21,007 LANE South Lane 9-1-1 25,000 5 5.00 3.43 8.43 7,235 31,842 39,077 LANE Western Lane 9-1-1 17,500 6 7.00 0.30 7.30 7,566 7,658 15,224 LINCOLN Lincoln City PD 7,400 2 8.50 1.00 9.50 8,259 53,404 61,663 LINCOLN LinCom 48,000 14 1100 3.50 14.50 17,299 82,846 100,145 LINCOLN Toledo PD 5,000 2 4.50 0.50 5.00 1,542 16,557 18,099 LINN Linn Co. S.O. 115,348 10 16.00 6.00 22.00 F 76,051 109,114 185,165 MALHEUR Malheur County SO 20,240 18 6.00 0.20 6.20 4,669 58,860 63,529 MALHEUR Ontario PD 15,300 4 6.75 0.00 6.75 ' 5,318 58,518 63,836 MARION NORCOM 74,000 13 14.00 2.00 16.00 32,539 75,168 107,707 MARION Santiam Canyon 9-1-1 41,243 16 8.00 2.00 10.00 ' 13,438 37,042 50,480 MARION WVCC 326,800 18 52.00 7.00 59.00 "' 154,513 157,701 312,214 MORROW Morrow County SO 13,000 7 10.00 100 1100 6,134 65.835 71,969 MULTNOMAH City of Portland, BOEC 720,219 7 115.00 28.00 143.00 r 464,084 283,466 747,550 TILLAMOOK Tillamook 9-1-1 24,300 13 1100 3.00 14.00. 11,521 8,908 20,429 UMATILLA Hermiston PD 30,000 5 9.00 100 10.00 rs. F 10,333 11,271 21,604 UMATILLA Milton-Freewater 11,500 5 6.00 0.00 6.00 #;:"e 2,032 21,516 23,548 UMATILLA Umatilla Co. S.O. 54,254 21 15.00 3.00 18.00 ;.a}' 20,996 127,727 148,723 UNION Union County 9-1-1 25,000 22 10.50 1.00 1150 °° 9,488 45,407 54,895 WALLOWA Wallowa Co. S.O. 7,300 9 5.00 1.00 6.00 1,640 2,597 4,237 WASCO Wasco County 9-1-1 24,000 13 9.00 100 10.00 - 21,907 54,253 76,160 WASHINGTON WCCCA 525,000 19 63.00 25.40 88.40 WI 141,974 290,495 432,469 YAMHILL Newberg PD 32,563 2 9.00 0.50 9.50 12,027 67,740 79,767 YAMHILL YCOM 68,617 14 13.00 4.00 17.00 C 29,537 65,743 95,280 TOTALS 4,040,565 629.00 736.05 168.33 904.38 1,810,553 3,832,961 5,643,514 TOTALS FROM 07-08 4,076,175 631.00 741.40 166.23 907.63 1,724,407 4,265,702 5,990,109 Population served does not include 'seasonal' population as this was optional to report Coos County and Warm Springs failed to report