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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign Agreement 11645-TC-QM-25/26 with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for participation in the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (“HEDIS”) program with total funding in the amount of $25,920, effective 1/1/26 and shall terminate 12/31/29
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Financial Impact:
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) dollars will be utilized to pay for these services, Budget Unit 40131. There is no impact on the General Fund.
Background Information:
This Participation Agreement is a renewal and will support the Tehama County Health Services Agency (TCHSA) in meeting the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) mandated Healthcare Effective Data and Information Set (HEDIS) reporting requirements for Measurement Year 2025. HEDIS is one of health care’s most widely used performance improvement tools to evaluate and drive health care quality. CalMHSA will utilize data provided by the department to calculate the five required Mental Health Plan measures and produce one annual report to help target interventions and meet state requirements. CalMHSA will host webinars to support in orienting to HEDIS measurement and related performance improvement strategies.
This agreement is for the Measurement Year 2025/Reporting Year 2026 and will be amended on an annual basis to add information and/or services related to future Measurement Years.