Stakeholder Consultation. Stakeholder involvement is valued and a strength of the Arkansas planning effort. Public and private stakeholders are participating through various activities facilitated by HBEPD staff and contractors. Key activities/stakeholder involvement strategies are listed below: Steering Committee - 2011 Begun in May 2011, a 21-member Steering Committee appointed by the Insurance Commissioner met for two hours bi-weekly to coordinate planning efforts and make recommendations to the Commissioner, legislators and Governor about development of a State-run Exchange. Local and First Data Consultants assumed facilitation duties for the Steering Committee. Meeting summaries can be found on the Exchange Planning website at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/Steering.html. Comprised of two liaisons to each of six workgroups, two representatives of the major contractors (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences [UAMS] and First Data), Governor’s Office, Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (home of AR Surgeon General), AR Department of Human Services (DHS) Director, and two legislators (one Democrat; one Republican), the Steering Committee met until November 15, 2011 when it recommended that efforts to plan a State-run Exchange cease. Steering Committee - 2012 Commissioner Xxxxxxxx appointed a new Steering Committee in March to make recommendations relative to FFE Partnership development in Arkansas. Diverse committee members include representatives from government (Executive agency leaders, Governor’s office, Legislature), private industry (health insurance and health care), and consumer advocacy groups (individual and small business). An orientation was held in April and the Steering Committee meets monthly to discuss planning/implementation issues, manage collaboration among the FFE planning efforts, provide active and visible leadership, approve or disapprove recommendations from the Plan Management or Consumer Assistance Advisory Committees to forward to the Commissioner, and xxxxxx support for FFE implementation and sustainability. First Data serves a facilitation role. Meetings are open and Interactive Video is used for distant participation. Monthly progress reports and meeting summaries can be found at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/. Six Workgroups 2011 Six workgroups each met monthly in 2011: Community Leaders, Consumers, Information Technology, Outreach/ Education/ Enrollment, Providers, and State Agencies. These groups chartered in April, 2011 to discuss issues, strategies, ...
Stakeholder Consultation. Developing a strong relationship with stakeholders is a vital component of a successful exchange. We have been building communications with stakeholders throughout the planning process, and we will continue to do so as we are moving into the development and design phase of the exchange. Washington State understands the critical nature of building an exchange that focuses on the needs of individuals and small businesses, as well as creating an environment that is desirable for insurance carriers, providers and brokers. We are proposing using establishment grant funding to continue to build a structure that welcomes the feedback of various stakeholders. We are proposing to hold another round of these meetings after the state’s legislation is passed to discuss the next steps represented by the new exchange law, as well as the approach this grant is taking. The stakeholders have already helped to inform this application and our proposed application. We would like to continue to use their feedback to help us going forward. Washington State is fortunate to have secured the transitional bridge waiver to receive federal matching funds for our Basic Health program. As part of that waiver, we have the opportunity to use that program as a demonstration to prepare for the transition to 2014. One of the requirements for the waiver is to identify a process for defining documentation for an American Indian/Native American individual. This definition will be needed for those AI/NAs coming into the exchange, and this gives us the opportunity to address this earlier than perhaps we might have otherwise. We will work closely with our partners in Medicaid and AIHC, who have together developed a work group to address the definitions. This will ensure the definitions and processes will work for the exchange moving forward. In addition, Washington State is planning on engaging in formal Consultation with the 29 Tribes. This will provide us with feedback from the leaders of the Tribes and demonstrate our commitment to working together to ensure the exchange works for American Indians. We will also send any documents, materials or updates on the exchange to the 29 Tribes to ensure they are receiving information directly from the state, as well as from AIHC. We feel this multi-faceted approach addresses both the formal Consultation process, while also interacting on a more detailed level to ensure the Tribes are part of the exchange development process.
Stakeholder Consultation. A key element of the work of the project included consultation with stakeholders. This was achieved through the use of an internet consultation and through meetings.
Stakeholder Consultation. Section 1311(d)(6) of the Affordable Care Act requires that each Exchange consult with a variety of key stakeholders in the planning, establishment and ongoing operation of Exchanges. For example, Stakeholder input should be considered in the development of legislative options and drafts of enabling legislation, Exchange design and approach, and Exchange operational issues, among numerous other topics, including coordination with State health information exchanges. Successful Exchanges will undertake multi-faceted outreach to inform the public of their services and coverage options and will work closely with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to advocates for consumers, patients, employees, unemployed individuals, self employed individuals, and other consumers likely to be Exchange enrollees as well as consumers likely to be eligible for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, representatives of small businesses, health insurance issuers, State HIT Coordinators, State Medicaid offices, State human services agency, and health care providers. In the spirit of Executive Order 13175 the Secretary is anticipating requiring each State that has one or more federally recognized Tribe(s) located within its borders to provide documentation that it has (1) established a process of consultation with such Tribe(s) regarding the start up and ongoing operation of the Exchanges; (2) implemented that process; and (3) assurance that it will continue to conduct and document such Tribal consultations for Exchange matters. Further guidance will be provided on this and other Indian specific issues. States are encouraged to review and adapt to procedures for State Medicaid consultation. States have the option to subcontract with Tribes for activities related to their grant. Please clearly identify funding set aside for such consultation in the budget narrative.
Stakeholder Consultation. The Exchange Board is committed to transparency and accountability. As stated above, the Exchange structure, with a public Board subject to state open meeting laws has built in opportunities for stakeholder involvement. The Level I grant will enhance the state’s ability to provide regular forums, supported group meetings and planning sessions to enable more rigorous input from diverse stakeholders. During the period of the Level I grant California will implement the following strategies for stakeholder consultation: ▪ Planning groups organized by key issue and project during the development of the business and operational plan; ▪ Specifications in all Exchange scopes of work requiring contracting consultants to include and manage a stakeholder process on the specific issue or topic they are reviewing, including identifying the appropriate stakeholders for the topic in consultation with Exchange staff; ▪ Webinars, conference calls and other electronic and in-person means to solicit input from a wide and diverse set of stakeholders, including up to five Board meetings or other stakeholder meetings to be held outside of Sacramento with opportunities to receive input from the public and community stakeholders throughout the state; ▪ Regular one-on-one meetings between individual and organizational stakeholders, Board members and staff, consistent with public meeting laws, as issues arise; and ▪ Sensitivity throughout these activities to linguistic and cultural diversity among partners, stakeholders and potential Exchange enrollees. During the Level I grant, the Exchange will contract with consultants to assist and facilitate stakeholder meetings as issues arise and will also contract for consultants to develop and recommend to the Board specific strategies and approaches to maximize stakeholder input over the long-term operation of the Exchange. The California Exchange will engage in consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes in a manner similar to the process adopted and approved by CMS in California’s Medicaid state plan. California’s Indian health care delivery system consists of a network of primary care clinics funded by the federal Indian Health Services to provide care to American Indians and other underserved populations identified in the clinic charter/mission. There are seven urban Indian health programs operated by non-profit Boards of Directors, and 31 tribally operated health programs, currently participating in the Medi-Cal program. The...
Stakeholder Consultation. The Commonwealth recognizes the importance of stakeholder input and is committed to maintaining open communication with impacted groups including insurers, agents, advocates, small businesses, health care providers, state agencies, consumers and business leaders. Key activities include: KHBE staff will continue making presentations and holding public meetings to educate and inform stakeholders about the Exchange. The Exchange Advisory board will meet regularly to address key Exchange requirements and policy issues. Advisory board sub-committees consisting of consumers, other stakeholder groups and interested parties will be established to study specific policy issues and advise the board. KHBE will post materials and background information on the public Exchange website including stakeholder reports, meeting minutes and comments. KHBE will utilize an email distribution list to provide updates on Exchange activity and opportunities for stakeholder input and feedback. KHBE will meet one-on-one and in small group meetings with stakeholders, experts and other impacted state agencies. Following the June 2012 Supreme Court decision relating to the ACA, the Commonwealth began conducting regional public forums, inviting insurers, agents, small business owners, consumer advocates and consumers. The forums were structured to educate the public on the Exchange, review insurance market reforms and solicit input. Attendants participated in small group discussions and brief question and answer sessions at each forum. Following is the schedule of forums, including locations, which was posted on Kentucky’s healthcare reform website. After evaluating public feedback following the forums the KHBE anticipates scheduling additional regional forums in March or April of 2013. May, 7, 2012 Dept. of Transportation; Frankfort, Kentucky July 25, 2012 Northern Kentucky Mets Center Auditorium; Erlanger, Kentucky July 26, 2012 University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky July 27, 2012 Big Xxxxx Community & Technical College; Prestonsburg, Kentucky August 1, 2012 Somerset Community College; Somerset, Kentucky August 16, 2012 West Kentucky Community & Technical College; Paducah, Kentucky August 17, 2012 Owensboro Community & Technical College; Owensboro, Kentucky The KHBE is required by EO 2012-587 to review and discuss issues with the Exchange Advisory board. On September 18, 2012, Governor Xxxxxxx issued an amended Executive Order establishing the Kentucky Health Benefit E...
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Stakeholder Consultation. It is anticipated that a review of the Event Advisory Group, its role and purpose including terms of reference will be reviewed.
Stakeholder Consultation. The following stakeholders were provided with information on the proposed intersection improvements and invited to comment: ◗ Cycle Action Waikato; ◗ Duffill Xxxxx and Xxxx Ltd; ◗ Hamilton City Buses; ◗ Xxxxxxxx City Council (Roads and Traffic); ◗ Land Transport Safety Authority (Now Land Transport New Zealand); ◗ NZ Automobile Association; ◗ NZ Fire Service; ◗ NZ Police; ◗ Road Transport Association; ◗ St Xxxxx Ambulance Association. Most stakeholders recognised the need for improvements to the intersection and preferred the implementation of traffic signals as opposed to improving the roundabout. Comments from the various stakeholders are provided below.
Stakeholder Consultation. A consultation has not been undertaken in this matter, in particular having regard to the relative urgency of the situation and the assessment that the processing is lawful and is not likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons.
