Independent Assessor Sample Clauses

Independent Assessor. Does this programme require an Independent Assessor Connection?

Independent Assessor. The state will identify independent entities with expertise in delivery system improvement to assist with DSRIP administration, oversight and monitoring, including an independent assessor and/or evaluator. An independent assessor will review ACO and CP proposals, progress reports and other related documents, to ensure compliance with approved STCs and Protocols, provided that initial ACO and CP proposals are not subject to review from the independent assessor. The independent assessor shall make recommendations to the state regarding approvals, denials or recommended changes to plans to make them approvable. This entity (or another entity identified by the state) will also assist with the progress reports and any other ongoing reviews of DSRIP project plan; and assist with continuous quality improvement activities. The independent assessor will complete the mid-point assessment, which will individually and systematically assess the performance of demonstration entities (i.e., ACOs, Community Partners, and key Statewide Investment management vendors as determined by the State), including identification of specific challenges and actionable mitigation strategies for mid-course correction for the State’s consideration. The mid-point assessment will cover the time period from July 1, 2017 through December 2019 and the mid-point assessment report will be submitted to CMS by the end of September 2020. Expenditures for the independent assessor are administrative costs the state incurs associated with the management of DSRIP reports and other data. The state must describe the functions of each independent entity and their relationship with the state as part of its Quarterly report requirements. Spending on the independent entities and other administrative cost associated with the DSRIP fund is classified as a state administrative activity of operating the state plan as affected by this demonstration. The state must ensure that all administrative costs for the independent entities are proper and efficient for the administration of the DSRIP Fund. The State may also claim FFP for expenditures related to these administrative activities using DSRIP expenditure authority. DSRIP Advisory Committee. The state will develop and put into action a committee of stakeholders who will be responsible for supporting the clinical performance improvement cycle of DSRIP activities. The Committee will serve as an advisory group offering expertise in health care quality measures, clin...

Independent Assessor. The Finance Committee working with the Plan Proponents or the Debtor’s Representatives and the Claimants’ Advisory Committee shall select an independent third party, hereinafter the Independent Assessor, to oversee and make recommendations concerning the development of projected funding requirements under Section 7.01(d) and the assessment of the availability or adequacy of assets in the Litigation Fund and the Settlement Fund for purposes of Section 7.02(d) and Sections 7.03(a), (b), and (c). In addition, the Independent Assessor will provide the Finance Committee with any reports necessary pursuant to Section 4.08(b)(ii). The appointment of the Independent Assessor is subject to approval of the District Court.

Independent Assessor. The state will identify independent entities with expertise in delivery system improvement to assist with DSRIP administration, oversight and monitoring, including an independent assessor and/or evaluator. An independent assessor will review ACO and CP proposals, progress reports and other related documents, to ensure compliance with approved STCs and Protocols, provided that initial ACO and CP proposals are not subject to review from the independent assessor. The independent assessor shall make recommendations to the state regarding approvals, denials or recommended changes to plans to make them approvable. This entity (or another entity identified by the state) will also assist with the progress reports and any other ongoing reviews of DSRIP project plan; and assist with continuous quality improvement activities. The independent assessor will complete the mid-point assessment, which will individually and systematically assess the performance of demonstration entities (i.e., ACOs, Community Partners, and key Statewide Investment management vendors as determined by the State), including identification of specific challenges and actionable mitigation strategies for mid-course correction for the State’s consideration. The mid-point assessment will cover the time period from July 1, 2017 through December 2019, and an initial draft will be submitted to CMS by the end of June 2020, and a final version to be submitted to CMS by the end of September 2020. Expenditures for the independent assessor are administrative costs the state incurs associated with the management of DSRIP reports and other data.

Independent Assessor. 5.1 The Authority shall within three (3) Months of the Effective Date procure the appointment of an Independent Assessor who shall be responsible for making the Determinations in accordance with the methodology specified in Schedule 5. The Authority shall use reasonable endeavours to appoint the Independent Assessor by: 5.1.1 issuing an invitation to tender to the contractors set out in Schedule 8 who are approved in writing by the Fund prior to the Effective Date (and a failure by the Fund to respond by the Effective Date shall constitute a deemed approval by the Fund of the sufficient expertise and independence of the contractors listed in Schedule 8) ("ITT"); 5.1.2 evaluating, with the assistance of the Fund, any and all submissions made by the contractors to whom an ITT is issued pursuant Clause 5.1.1; with a view to selecting the submission which offers the Authority the most value for money solution; and 5.1.3 entering into an agreement with the contractor who submitted the most value for money solution, for the provision of the Determinations and any other obligations expressed to be performed by the Independent Assessor pursuant to the terms of the Contract. 5.2 If the Independent Assessor is not appointed by the date that is six Months after the Effective Date ("Initial Period"), the Parties shall seek to agree the identity and appointment of a suitable person to undertake the obligations of the Independent Assessor as detailed in this Contract, or in default of such an agreement being made within 1 Month of the end of the Initial Period, either Party may give notice to terminate this Contract forthwith. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Clause, the Fund shall to the extent any such payments have not been previously made, be entitled to be paid Operational Costs Payments for all reasonably and properly incurred operational costs incurred by the Fund but not previously paid by the Authority or the Big Lottery Fund during the period ending on the termination of the Contract. 5.3 The Fund and the Agent shall provide all reasonable co-operation and assistance to the Authority (at no cost to the Authority) to enable the Authority to obtain a value for money proposal from the contractors listed in Schedule 8 for delivering the Determinations. 5.4 The Fund shall enter into such documents, give such undertakings and/or do such other things as may be reasonably necessary to give effect to the appointment of the Independent Assessor and followi...

Independent Assessor. Appointment of an Independent Assessor who will make the Quality Adjustment decisions under Section 9.5 if the Parties cannot reach agreement regarding the Quality Adjustment of the ICL or the proportion of ICL payable if Owner terminates for convenience under Section 16.1.2.