CMS Evaluation. CMS shall evaluate the Model in accordance with Section 1115A(b)(4) of the Act. CMS and the State agree that the State or its agents shall cooperate with CMS and/or its contractor(s) and provide all data needed to monitor and evaluate the Model in accordance with applicable law. Such data may include, but would not be limited to, individually identifiable health information that is needed to carry out CMS’ evaluation and monitoring of this Model. The State shall ensure the production of such data through statutory or regulatory mandates on those holding the required data, or through alternative legal arrangements. The State must ensure that all written agreements and/or legal relationships have been secured with any relevant entities (e.g. Vermont Commercial Plans and Vermont Self-insured Plans) as well as with institutional review boards that are necessary to ensure CMS or its designee(s) can access individual-level, identifiable data and to carry out monitoring and evaluation activities.. CMS shall have the authority to share all Model data, documents, and other information with its designees for evaluation, monitoring, oversight, and other purposes, in accordance with applicable law. CMS shall have the authority to use any data obtained pursuant to the Model to publically disseminate quantitative and qualitative results, in accordance with applicable law.
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Sources: Vermont All Payer Accountable Care Organization Model Agreement, Vermont All Payer Accountable Care Organization Model Agreement