Module 1: Introduction

Overview

This module is designed to provide an overview of EQIP by describing the program’s purpose, key players, and timeline, while highlighting its connection to Value-Based Care as an Advanced Alternative Payment Model (AAPM).

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1.1: Maryland’s Episode Quality Improvement Program

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

• What is EQIP?
• What are the main goals of EQIP?
• How does EQIP work?

1.2: Value-Based Care

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

• What is value-based care?
• What are the goals of value-based care?
• What is the difference between traditional fee-for-service models and value-based care models?

1.3: EQIP as an Advanced Alternative Payment Model

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

• What is the Quality Payment Program (QPP)?
• What is an AAPM?
• How do MIPS and AAPMs relate?
• What are the benefits of being in an AAPM?
• Is EQIP considered an AAPM?
• Do EQIP participants have to report MIPS?

1.4: Key Players and Terminology

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

• What is a Lead Care Partner?
• What is a Care Partner?
• What is an EQIP Entity?
• What is an Administrative Proxy?
• What is a Care Redesign Program (CRP) Entity?
• What is the difference between HSCRC/MedChi/CRISP; how are they all related and what are their roles?

View the EQIP Key Players Slide Deck here.

1.5: EQIP Timeline

Key Questions Answered in this Learning Topic:

• When does enrollment take place?
• What happens during the performance year?
• When does the performance year begin?
• When will I receive my performance data?
• When are incentive payments distributed?