Organization Relationship of the Parties. 1.01 Purpose The Agreement is intended to further the mission of the Exchange to increase the number of insured Californians, improve health care quality and access to care, promote health, lower costs, and reduce health disparities. The Exchange seeks to accomplish its mission by creating an innovative, competitive marketplace that empowers consumers to choose the dental plan and providers that offer the best value. The Exchange’s “triple aim” framework seeks to improve the patient care experience including quality and satisfaction, improve the health of the population, and reduce the per capita cost of health care services. This Agreement sets forth the expectations of the Exchange and Contractor with respect to: (i) the delivery of services and benefits to Enrollees, (ii) the coordination and cooperation between the Exchange and the Contractor on the promotion of better care and higher value for Enrollees and other health care consumers, and (iii) an enhanced alignment between Contractor and its Participating Providers to deliver better care and higher value. By agreeing to these expectations as set forth in this Agreement, Contractor and the Exchange acknowledge a commitment to be active and engaged participants to promote change and to work collaboratively to define and implement additional initiatives to continuously improve quality and value.
Organization Relationship of the Parties
