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The Massachusetts All-Payer Claims Database Technical Assistance Group (TAG) meeting held on October 9, 2012, focused on key updates regarding data release, fee schedules, and administration. Key discussions included the data release committee outcomes, the latest updates on the ME Questionnaire, and the recent Administrative Bulletin. TAG meetings aim to provide ongoing technical support and resources for healthcare payers. Participants are encouraged to engage actively, with scheduled monthly meetings to address payer questions and share important updates.
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Massachusetts All-Payer Claims Database:Technical Assistance Group (TAG) meeting with Health Care Payers October 9, 2012
Objectives for today’s meeting • Welcome and Introductions • Data Release • Fee Schedule • ME Questionnaire Update • Administrative Bulletin Update • Technical Support – Payer Specific Questions • Open Discussion
Data Release Data Release Committee September 27 Meeting: Several applications from the Department of Public Health were reviewed. Next Meeting: September 25
Fee Schedule • Administrative Bulletin 12-31 • Effective October 5, 2012 • Establishes Application, Support, Data Fees • Breakout by File Type • Breakout by Basic/Restricted Data Elements • Breakout for MA and non-MA entities • Breakout by Organization Type
ME Questionnaire Follow-Up Is there a maximum retroactive enrollment time frame? Would we get these changes/updates in a one month snapshot?
APCD Resources for Payers Updated APCD Website - www.mass.gov/dhcfp/apcd
APCD Resources for Payers Updated USER RESOURCES section -
APCD Technical Assistance Group (TAG) meeting with Payers • Monthly meeting to provide technical assistance and provide updates on recent APCD developments • Payers are encouraged to send at least one designee to participate in the discussion • 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 2pm EST • Link to webinar registration for meetings through 2012 https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/941044990
Q&A with Health Care Payers Questions emailed to APCD Liaisons Questions emailed to DHCFP (dhcfp.apcd@state.ma.us) Questions on the Data Release and Application emailed to DHCFP (apcd.data@state.ma.us) Open discussion
For more information: • Send questions and feedback to dhcfp.apcd@state.ma.us • For more information, including important updates and events, please visit: www.mass.gov/dhcfp/apcd 13