Common use of Appointment Availability Studies Clause in Contracts

Appointment Availability Studies. The contractor shall conduct a review of appointment availability and submit a report to DMAHS semi-annually. The report must list the average time that enrollees wait for appointments to be scheduled in each of the following categories: baseline physical, routine, specialty, and urgent care appointments. DMAHS must approve the methodology for this review in advance in writing. The contractor shall assess the impact of appointment waiting times on the health status of enrollees with special needs.

Appointment Availability Studies. The contractor shall conduct a review of appointment availability and submit a report to DMAHS semi-annually. The report must list the average time that enrollees wait for appointments to be scheduled in each of the following categories: baseline physical, routine, specialty, and urgent care appointments. DMAHS must approve the methodology for this review in advance in writing. The contractor shall assess the impact of appointment waiting times on the health status of enrollees with special needs.