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1999 SESSION
996663760Patrons-- Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Gartlan, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Lucas, Newman, Quayle, Schrock, Walker and Woods; Delegates: Callahan, Davies, Hamilton, Morgan and Rust
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 32.1-324.2 as follows:
§ 32.1-324.2. Director to establish provider work groups; facilitate information sharing.
A. In carrying out his duties under this chapter, the Director shall [ ,
consistent with federal law, ] establish work groups composed of key providers
and constituency groups to facilitate communication between the Department and providers
of health care services. Such work groups shall serve in an advisory capacity to the
Board and to the Director, [ who shall consult with such groups on regarding ]
program and payment system policies and procedures, performance improvement goals, the design of the program, policy
or payment system modifications, and such other issues as [ he the Director ]
may deem appropriate.
B. The Director shall also establish separate work groups for each of the following provider and constituency groups:
1. Physicians;
2. Hospitals;
3. Long-term care providers;
4. Dentists;
5. Behavioral health providers, including community service boards and public
and private providers of inpatient mental health services; [ and
6. Managed care plans. 6. Pharmacists;
7. Local school divisions that are participating as Medicaid providers; and
8. Managed care plans. ]
The Director may establish such additional work groups as he may deem appropriate. Each work group shall include representatives of the Department and of relevant provider and constituency groups designated by the Director from among nominations submitted by professional or trade associations representing such groups.
C. The provider and constituency work groups shall meet quarterly, unless the Director and such group members mutually agree to a different schedule.
D. The Board and Director shall render final decisions regarding payment systems and other policies as authorized under this chapter, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 9-6.14:1 et seq.).
E. The Director shall make any data schedules, policy memoranda, and other information routinely developed by the Department, or requested frequently by providers and their representatives, available through efficient means, including, but not limited to, the Department’s Internet website.