Common use of HEALTH EQUITY Clause in Contracts

HEALTH EQUITY. Beginning in 2021, CMS has begun multiple and ongoing health equity initiatives to improve access to care and health outcomes of underserved and low-income populations. Through this Agreement, XXX acknowledges and agrees to participate with AHCCCS and CMS regarding any future potential health equity initiative requirements that may be developed and/or implemented. Such health equity initiatives or requirements for and on behalf of enrolled Full Benefit Dual Eligible members may include, but not be limited to: • Social determinants of health; • Community, member and provider coordination, education and outreach activities; • Medicare Advantage Star quality ratings system adjustments or enhancements; • Offered supplemental benefits. As health equity concepts and initiatives evolve in the future, MAO shall participate as requested with AHCCCS to implement such requirements through this MIPPA Agreement as required or permitted by CMS.