Improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of publicly financed health care
BCAP Quality Framework
The BCAP Quality Framework offers a systematic approach to improve quality within Medicaid managed care. Managed care organizations using the model are able to effectively target quality improvement resources and produce measurable results. Elements of the framework include: (1) BCAP Typology; (2) Rapid-Cycle Improvement; (3) Measurement and Evaluation; and (4) Sustainability and Diffusion.
CHCS developed the framework to guide health plans in designing quality improvement projects that specifically address the complex needs of Medicaid beneficiaries. It was developed based on the experiences of health plan medical directors and quality improvement staff across the country, and has been refined based on the experiences of more than 130 Medicaid health plans.