Quality
Our mission is to maximize the quality of life, health, security, and independence for our members who are covered by Passport Health Plan. It is critical that we provide members with top quality care and service. We have established a Quality Improvement Team, structure and contributing resources to deliver on this goal. The Quality Improvement Team monitors nationally established indicators of business performance and compares them to benchmarks to identify opportunities for improvement.
By using this approach, Passport is continuously working to improve the care and services it provides for members.
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Quality Improvement Program
The Passport Health Plan Quality Improvement (QI) Program provides the structure and key processes that enable the health plan to carry out its commitment to ongoing improvement of care and service, and improvement of members' health. The QI Program assists the organization to achieve these goals. It is an evolving program that is responsive to the changing needs of the health plan's customers and the standards established by the medical community, regulatory and accrediting bodies.
The key quality processes include but are not limited to:
- Implementation of programs and processes to improve members' outcomes and health status.
- Collaboration with our contracted provider network to identify relevant care processes, develop tools and design meaningful measurement methodologies for the provided care and service.
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of programs, interventions and process improvements and determine further actions.
- Designing effective and value-added interventions.
- Continuously monitoring performance parameters and comparing to Passport Health Plan standards, national and regional benchmarks, as well as regulatory requirements.
- Analysis of information and data to identify trends and opportunities, and the appropriateness of care and services.
- Oversight and improvement of delegated functions; Claims, UM and Credentialing.
- Ensuring a quality and adequate provider and Health Delivery Organization network through appropriate contracting, studies and Credentialing processes.
- Evaluating member satisfaction with their experience of care through the CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey.
- Conducting provider satisfaction surveys with specific questions about the UM process, such as determining the level of satisfaction with getting a service approved, obtaining a referral and case management.
The QI Program promotes and fosters accountability of employees and network and affiliated health personnel for the quality and safety of care and services provided to Passport Health Plan members.
If you would like more information about our QI Program, initiatives, and/or the progress toward meeting our quality goals, please contact Provider Services.
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Standards for Medical Record Documentation
Providing quality care to our members is important, therefore, Passport Health Plan has established standards for medical record documentation to help ensure the highest quality of care. Medical record standards enable, promote quality care through communication, coordination and continuity of care, and efficient and effective treatment.
Passport Health Plan's medical record documentation standards include:
- Medical record content
- Medical record organization
- Ease of retrieving medical records
- Confidential patient information
- Standards and performance goals for participation providers
For a detailed description of the standards and performance goals, refer to the Provider Manual.
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Access and Availability
Access to Care
Passport maintains access to care standards and processes for ongoing monitoring of access to health care (including behavioral health care) provided by contracted primary PCPs (adult and pediatric) and participating specialist (to include OB/Gyn, behavioral health providers, and high volume and high impact specialists). Providers are required to conform to the Access to Care appointment standards listed below to ensure that health care services are provided in a timely manner. The standards are based on 90% or greater availability for Emergency Services and 90% or greater for all other services. The PCP or his/her designee must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to members.
Appointment Access
All Providers who oversee the member’s health care are responsible for providing the following appointments to Passport members in the timeframes noted:
Medical Appointment Types
Standard
Routine, asymptomatic
Within 30 calendar days
Routine, symptomatic
Within 7 calendar days
Urgent Care
Within 24 hours
After Hours Care
24 hours/day; 7 day/week availability
Specialty Care (High Volume)
Within 45 calendar days
Specialty Care (High Impact)
Within 45 calendar days
Urgent Specialty Care
Within 24 hours
Obstetrical Care
Within 21 calendar days in the first trimester,within 14 calendar days in the secondtrimester and within 7 days thereafter
Dental Providers (Routine)
Within 45 calendar days
Dental Providers (Urgent Care)
Within 48 hours
Behavioral Health Appointment Types
Standard
Emergency
Immediately
Urgent Care
Within 24 hours
Routine Care
Within 14 calendar days
Follow-up Routine Care
Within 7 calendar days
Additional information on appointment access standards is available from your local Passport Quality Department toll free at (833) 685-2103.
Office Wait Time
For scheduled appointments, the wait time in offices should not exceed forty-five (45) minutes. All PCPs are required to monitor waiting times and adhere to this standard.
After Hours
All Providers must have back-up (on call) coverage after hours or during the Provider’s absence or unavailability. Passport requires Providers to maintain a twenty-four (24) hour phone service, seven (7) days a week. This access may be through an answering service or a recorded message after office hours. For PCPs and OB/GYNs, if a recorded message is used, it must provide an option to direct the Member to a live person. The service or recorded message should instruct Members with an Emergency to hang-up and call 911 or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.
Please visit the Provider Manual for additional information on access and availability.
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HEDIS®
Passport Health Plan uses the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) tool every year for quality reporting. This is done by looking at the type of care and services provided. Along with more than 90% of American health plans, Passport Health Plan uses HEDIS® results to track quality performance from year to year and to identify opportunities for improvement. Molina's goal is to be better than 75% of other Medicaid health plans in the nation. During the first two quarters of each year, provider offices may be contacted to submit specific medical records for review, an integral part of the HEDIS® data collection process. HEDIS® data collection is in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Detailed results can be found by clicking the link below:
Please log into our Availity Provider Portal for HEDIS material, including annual trends, tip sheets, and a coding guide: https://apps.availity.com/.If you have any questions, would like additional information about HEDIS®, or have suggestions for our Quality Improvement Program, please contact Provider Services.
* Printed copies of information posted on our website are available upon request.
HEDIS® is a Registered Trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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CAHPS®
Each year Passport Health Plan sets goals to improve our services to members. Annually we measure member satisfaction using the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey (CAHPS®). The survey looks at key satisfaction drivers through the continuum of care, including health plan performance and the member's experiences in the physician office. Survey instruments are sent to adult members and parents of child members. Results are collected and analyzed to track member satisfaction with health plan performance and to identify opportunities for improvement. Passport Health Plan's goal is to be better than 75 percent of other Medicaid health plans in the nation who report their results to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Detailed results can be found by clicking below:
CAHPS® Annual TrendsIf you have any questions, would like additional information about CAHPS®, or have suggestions for our Quality Improvement Program, please contact Provider Services.
CAHPS® is a registered trademark of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
- Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Resources
Molina Healthcare offers Provider resources and educational materials on topics related to quality improvement, accessibility, and the respectful provision of services. Resources support optimal health outcomes, focused improvement efforts and the delivery of appropriate health care and services. All resources and educational materials are available within the provider portal.