CMS believes that basing enhanced funding decisions on outcomes – that is, whether technology enables a state’s specific program and business needs – will strengthen state and federal accountability, improve state flexibility, and increase the likelihood of successful IT implementation. CMS, in partnership with policy and state stakeholders, is experimenting to develop outcomes-based end-to-end oversight.
 
CMS is currently conducting experiments with a number of states to develop outcomes-based approaches for as-is pharmacy assessment, electronic visit verification (EVV) certification, and modular certification. In this session, CMS will share the high-level approach and states will share their experiences and lessons learned with an emphasis on how focusing on outcomes helps ensure that their program and business needs are met.
 
(i) session format: breakout
(ii) session title: Outcomes, outcomes, outcomes! How states are helping CMS get there
(iii) CMS speakers: