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PROVIDER MANUAL - Sendero Health Plans

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<strong>Sendero</strong> Provider Manual Page 65 of 184<br />

8.0 – <strong>Sendero</strong> Quality Program<br />

8.1 <strong>Sendero</strong>’s Quality Improvement Program (QIP)<br />

<strong>Sendero</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Plans</strong>’ Quality Improvement Program actively monitors and evaluates services provided to<br />

health plan enrollees. The program is designed to assist Members of <strong>Sendero</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Plans</strong> in receiving<br />

appropriate, timely, and quality services rendered in settings suitable to their individual needs while promoting<br />

primary preventive care in an effort to achieve optimal wellness.<br />

Authority for the program is received from the <strong>Sendero</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Plans</strong>’ Board of Directors. The Board of<br />

Directors receives annual reports concerning the operation of the program from the Quality Improvement<br />

Committee.<br />

Annually, a Quality Improvement (QI) Work Plan is developed to identify areas to monitor for the coming year.<br />

The QI Work Plan includes monitoring and evaluating the structure, process, and outcomes of the health plans<br />

delivery system. The <strong>Sendero</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Plans</strong>’ Board of Directors approves the QI Work Plan.<br />

8.2 <strong>Sendero</strong>’s Provider Quality Measures<br />

The Annual QI Work Plan includes ongoing specific quality measures that directly involve providers. Other<br />

areas may be added throughout the year. These measures include, but are not limited to, reviews of:<br />

Accessibility and Availability of Providers.<br />

Complaints from Members and Providers<br />

Emergency Room utilization<br />

Quality of Care Focused Studies (Diabetes and Asthma)<br />

MRSA claims<br />

Texas <strong>Health</strong> Steps and Well-Child exams<br />

Cervical Cancer Screening<br />

Perinatal Care<br />

Member and Provider Satisfaction surveys<br />

Review of Denials and Appeals<br />

Continuity of Care reviews<br />

Medical and Behavioral Utilization Statistics<br />

<strong>Sendero</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Plans</strong> monitors after hours accessibility and appointment availability of providers twice a year.<br />

Providers are expected to follow the standards as defined “3.0 – Guidelines for Providers” in this Provider<br />

Manual.<br />

<strong>Sendero</strong> Customer Services 1-855-526-7388 Network Management 1-855-895-0475<br />

<strong>Health</strong> Services Dept.: 1-855-297-9191 (FAX 1-512-275-2862)

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