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Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, Austin Regional Campus, for economic evaluation services for the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment program for an initial nine-month term beginning February 1, 2019 and three automatic 12-month renewal options for a total amount not to exceed $193,000.
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Lead Department
Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $193,000 is available in the 1115 Medicaid Waiver budget. Continued funding is contingent on successful contract performance and available funding in future 1115 Medicaid Waiver budgets.
Prior Council Action:
August 2, 2012- Council approved Resolution No. 20120802-029 supporting participation in the Federal 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program on a 7-0 vote
June 15, 2017 - Council approved a Resolution No. 20170615-027 authorizing negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with UTHEALTH for similar economic evaluation services on a 10-1 vote with Council Member Troxclair voting no.
For More Information:
Stephanie Hayden, Director, 512-972-5010; Richard Waite, Grants Program Manager, 1115 Waiver, 512-972-5001; Estella Kirscht, Agenda Coordinator, 512-972-5039.
Additional Backup Information:
The Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP), also known as the 1115 Medicaid Waiver, funds multiple initiatives within Austin Public Health (APH). As part of DSRIP requirements, APH is required to complete an economic evaluation in order to fulfill cost-benefit analysis and sustainability planning requirements. This economic evaluation will assist APH in sustainability planning and determining the cost-benefit impact of DSRIP initiatives.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Output Measure: Completion of an economic evaluation for DSRIP initiatives.
Number of Clients Served Annually: N/A
RELATED DEPARTMENTAL GOAL: Assist People in Achieving Stability and Self-Sufficiency.