Question 1

I am not in Massachusetts, so does that mean this website will not be helpful to me?

pchonmany · Accepted Answer

Not at all. The content in the TA Resources section could be very helpful if you are working on health care quality and delivery improvements. However, only MassHealth ACOs and CPs are eligible to receive vendor support through the TA Marketplace.

Question 2

I have started a TA project. Is there anything I need to do?

pchonmany · Accepted Answer

Yes. For ACOs and CPs, Bi-Annual Reports must be completed and shared with Abt and MassHealth. Reports must be completed and shared with Abt and MassHealth. For TA Vendors, Quarterly Reports must be completed and shared with Abt and MassHealth. The reports are a quick and easy way for us to stay in touch and follow your progress, and ensure you are satisfied with your experience participating in the TA Marketplace.

Question 3

What approvals are needed from MassHealth?

pchonmany · Accepted Answer

Abt Associates and MassHealth will work together to review all TA applications. The MassHealth Statewide Investments Team and ACO and CP Program Teams will review the proposed TA projects. This review is to ensure that projects chosen by ACOs and CPs align with the overall priorities of the MassHealth program and the specific priorities that have been discussed between ACOs, CPs, and their MassHealth Contract Managers. In the event that a proposed TA project is far outside the scope of these priorities, MassHealth will reach out to the ACO or CP to discuss the project in more detail.

Question 4

The TA Vendor we would like to work with is not listed in the TA Catalog. What can we do?

pchonmany · Accepted Answer

If a TA Vendor is not listed in the TA Catalog, they are not available to provide TA through the MassHealth DSRIP TA Program this year. There may be opportunities to add TA Vendors to the catalog in future years. Contact us.

Question 5

We already identified the TA Vendor we would like to work with. How do we engage them?

pchonmany · Accepted Answer

Please complete the brief application to start the approval process with MassHealth. The application will ask you to indicate the TA Vendor from the TA Vendor Catalog you would like to work with and briefly describe the TA project you wish to pursue. Abt Associates and MassHealth will review and approve your TA application, and you can begin the process of working with your chosen TA Vendor to further define the TA project scope.

Question 6

Can we select a TA Vendor or are they selected for us?

pchonmany · Accepted Answer

It is up to you, but we can help! The TA Vendor Catalog will give you a good sense of each TA Vendor, in which areas their expertise aligns, and their capabilities and competencies. Each TA Vendor profile also includes a quick link button that lets you message the TA Vendor if you would like to learn more. If a vendor stands out and seems like the right fit for your TA priorities, you should complete the brief application to start the TA project approval process with MassHealth. If you are unsure which vendor may be the best fit for your priorities, but know the type of TA project you would like to pursue, you can indicate that on your brief application or contact us in advance and we can help you find a vendor that meets your needs.

Question 7

Do all TA Vendors charge the same rate?

pchonmany · Accepted Answer

Part of the benefit of the TA Marketplace is that vendors are providing discounted rates, so your TA Card funding goes as far as possible. While TA Vendors may have different rates, each TA project will have a firm fixed price for the scope of work negotiated by you and the TA Vendor, so you will know up front how much of your TA Card you will use and how much you still have available. You will have the opportunity to contact vendors directly to discuss and agree upon a scope of work and budget before committing to your proposed TA project.

Question 8

Is there a limit to the number of TA requests we can have fulfilled with our TA Card?

pchonmany · Accepted Answer

No. The limit is defined by the amount of TA dollars you have as your annual TA Card funding allocation.

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