Common use of Contract Start-Up and Planning Clause in Contracts

Contract Start-Up and Planning. HHSC and the HMO will work together during the initial Contract start-up phase to: • define project management and reporting standards; • establish communication protocols between HHSC and the HMO; • establish contacts with other HHSC contractors; • establish a schedule for key activities and milestones; and • clarify expectations for the content and format of Contract Deliverables. The HMO will be responsible for developing a written work plan, referred to as the Transition/Implementation Plan, which will be used to monitor progress throughout the Transition Phase. An updated and detailed Transition /Implementation Plan will be due to HHSC.