Common use of DSRIP Protocol Clause in Contracts

DSRIP Protocol. The State must develop and submit to CMS for approval a DSRIP Protocol, and work collaboratively with CMS towards an approval date of December 15, 2016. Once approved by CMS, this document will be incorporated as Attachment M of these STCs, and once incorporated may be altered only with CMS approval, and only to the extent consistent with the approved waivers, expenditure authorities and STCs. The Protocol lays out the permissible uses of DSRIP specific funding for ACO, CP, and statewide investments, as well as state implementation and oversight of the DSRIP program. Changes to the Protocol will apply prospectively, unless otherwise indicated in the Protocols. DSRIP payments for each participating entity or organization are contingent on fully meeting requirements as specified in the DSRIP Protocol. In order to receive incentive funding the entity must submit all required reporting, as outlined in the DSRIP Protocol.