Targeted Investments 2.0 Program Overview
The Targeted Investments Program (TI 2.0) aligns with AHCCCS’ strategic plan and Arizona’s Section 1115 Waiver to support and incentivize providers to develop and enhance comprehensive whole person care systems that effectively address the social risk factors that adversely affect health. Eligible Medicaid provider organizations that meet certain benchmarks will receive financial incentives through managed care plans for developing infrastructure and protocols to optimize coordination of services designed to meet the member’s acute, behavioral, and health-related social needs (HRSN) and address identified health inequities among their patient population.
Announcements
Stakeholders can stay informed on the latest TI 2.0 announcements by signing up for the TI newsletter. Check the TI website often to see the latest news about the program.
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| TI 2.0 APPLICATIONS: TI 2.0 applications were due at 5 p.m. (MST/AZ Time) October 20, 2023. The application period is closed.
Providers that submitted an application in Year 1 are able to apply for an additional area of concentration in Year 2. Please contact the TI team if you are interested in this opportunity. This opportunity will not be available in Years 3, 4, or 5. |
TI 2.0 MILESTONES: All TI 2.0 participating organizations will need to complete Year 2 and Year 3 milestones to earn incentive payment. Each milestone will count towards a percentage of payment. Payment weighting per milestone will be available on the TI Website by the end of April. Contact the AHCCCS TI team at targetedinvestments@azahcccs.gov for milestone questions. NOTE: Minor edits were made to the original milestone document since the previous publish date on 3/25/2024. The most current milestone document should have the date 4/8/2024 in the footnote. Year 2 & Year 3 TI 2.0 Milestones by Area of Concentration: |
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TI 2.0 HEALTH EQUITY COLLABORATION ANALYSIS: All TI 2.0 organizations participating in Core Component 5 (related to identifying health inequities and health-related social needs) must complete the TI 2.0 Health Equity Collaboration Analysis. Participants can either complete the analysis through Google Form or by downloading and filling out the Excel document version . The Excel document version must be emailed to targetedinvestments@azahcccs.gov. The deadline to complete the Google Form or the Excel document version is May 31, 2024. NEW TO TI 2.0? Review the TI 2.0 Welcome Packet and get acquainted with TI program requirements and resources. Contact the TI team with questions at targetedinvestments@azahcccs.gov. NOTE: Minor edits were made to the original Welcome Packet since the previous publish date on 3/8/2024. The most current Welcome Packet should have the date 4/8/2024 in the footnote. |
YEAR 1 PAYMENT: Eligible TI 2.0 participants can expect Year 1 payment in Fall 2024. Participants can help expedite this process by ensuring AHCCCS Provider Enrollment (APEP), ADHS licensure (when applicable) and the NPPES Registry have matching information for participating clinics. Discrepancies must be resolved prior to payment calculation. |
SAVE THE DATE: Block off your calendar for two Quality Improvement Collaborative (QICs) sessions this program year hosted by the Targeted Investments Program Quality Improvement Collaborative (TIPQIC). Participation in QICs is required for a portion of the TI incentive payment. More information will be provided via email in March. TI Year 2 QICs will be held virtually: |
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TI 2.0 PARTICIPANT CONTACT INFORMATION: All participating organizations must complete the TI Contact Information Form. Participants are responsible for using the form to make updates as team members change. The form collects up to four individuals’ names, emails, and phone numbers for each of the four categories of contacts:
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| Participants can now expect to receive Y6 payments in late May. AHCCCS will communicate the payment amount in April. |
| Looking for ways to improve patient outcomes and your performance on TI measures? Check out the Performance Improvement page on the TIPQIC.org website. |
TI 2.0 Program Quick Links
Click on the links below to view the list of Targeted Investments Program (TI 2.0) participating organizations by area of concentration. The lists were last updated in February 2024.
Year 1 (10/1/2022 - 9/30/2023) - Onboarding / Application / Required systems & processes
Year 2 (10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024) - Establish new systems and processes & Meet targets on performance measures
Year 3 (10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025) - Implementation and Evaluation of systems and processes & Meet targets on performance measures
Year 4 (10/1/2025 - 9/30/2026) - Meet targets on performance measures
Year 5 (10/1/2026 - 9/30/2027) - Meet targets on performance measures
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| Non-Specialty PCP Outpatient Clinics Integrated Outpatient Clinics (IC) Non-Hospital Affiliated Clinic (05) Non-Integrated Primary Care Outpatient Clinics (under an 01-group) Non-facility PCP Providers Working In the Clinics MD-Physician DO-Physician Osteopath Registered Nurse Practitioner Physicians Assistant With Specialties: Family Practice General Practice Internal Medicine Obstetrician and/or Gynecology Pediatrician Registered Nurse Practitioner |
Outpatient BH Clinics Integrated Outpatient Clinics (IC) Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics (77) Non-facility BH Providers Working In the Clinics MD-Physician DO-Physician Osteopath Licensed independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Psychologist 86 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) School Based Guidance Counselor School Based Certified School Psychologist Behavioral Health Counselor Board Certified Behavioral Analyst Provider MHS Social Worker MHS Nurse- Psychologists Registered Nurse Practitioner |
Outpatient Clinics With Reliable Access to PCP and BH Services Integrated Outpatient Clinics (IC) Federally Qualified Health Center (C2) Rural Health Centers (29) Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics (77) Competitive by Population Served Application demonstrates robust collaborative agreements with a justice partner (e.g., Clinics co-located with or adjacent to probation, parole facilities, court, diversion) |
In order to participate and receive a Targeted Investments payment, providers must be in good standing with AHCCCS, including, but not limited to: an active registered provider, and in good financial standing. If a provider is not in good standing with AHCCCS, no payment will be made to the provider, even if the provider previously completed an attestation. If a provider is not in good standing with AHCCCS and a payment is made, AHCCCS is required to recoup the payment.
The Targeted Investments Program (TI 2.0) was approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for $250 million as part of Arizona’s Section 1115 Waiver. The program is active for 5 years from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027. See the AHCCCS news release,the CMS announcement and the Targeted Investments (TI 2.0) Proposal.
Contact Us
AHCCCS uses Constant Contact to send out notifications and program updates to TI Providers. To make sure that these messages do not end up in your “Promotions” or “Spam” folder, please add the Targeted Investments email address: targetedinvestments@azahcccs.gov to your email address contact list. If your IT systems do not allow emails from Constant Contact as a marketing site, please notify us.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the AHCCCS Targeted Investments team at targetedinvestments@azahcccs.gov.
Program Integrity
In order to receive a Targeted Investments payment, providers must be in good standing with AHCCCS, including, but not limited to: an active registered provider, and in good financial standing. If a provider is not in good standing with AHCCCS, no payment will be made to the provider, even if the provider previously completed an attestation. If a provider is not in good standing with AHCCCS and a payment is made, AHCCCS is required to recoup the payment.
