Massachusetts Healthcare Services Government Contracts

Massachusetts invests $18.5 billion in MassHealth spending annually through agencies like the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services - MassHealth. Massachusetts operates a managed care Medicaid model. MassHealth is highly integrated with accountable care organizations. Pioneer in healthcare reform and coverage expansion. Major healthcare programs include MassHealth, Accountable Care Organizations, Children's Behavioral Health Initiative. Professional licensing is managed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.

• Valid Massachusetts professional license from Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
• Enrollment with Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services - MassHealth
• Medicare provider enrollment (if applicable)
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance
• HIPAA compliance program and staff training
• Background checks for all patient-facing staff
• Required: Massachusetts professional license, MassHealth provider enrollment

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  Register with Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services - MassHealth at https://www.mass.gov/masshealth
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  Obtain licenses through Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
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  Pursue certifications: NCQA accreditation, ACO experience
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  Target key agencies: MassHealth, MA Dept of Public Health
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  Develop telehealth capabilities for expanded reach
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  Build relationships with state health department program managers
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  Consider subcontracting with established healthcare systems
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  Focus on MassHealth opportunities

• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Defense Health Agency (DHA)
• Indian Health Service (IHS)
• State Health Departments
• State Medicaid Agencies

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