Each State's HIT PAPD must contain the following:
(a)
A statement of need and objective which clearly state the purpose and objectives of the project to be accomplished and the necessity for the project.
(b)
A project management plan which addresses the following:
(1)
The planning project organization.
(2)
Planning activities and deliverables.
(3)
State and contractor resource needs.
(4)
Planning project procurement activities and schedule.
(c)
A specific budget for the planning of the project.
(d)
An estimated total project cost and a prospective State and Federal cost distribution, including planning and implementation.
(e)
A commitment to submit a HIT implementation advance planning document.
(f)
A commitment to conduct and complete activities which will result in the production of the State Medicaid HIT plan that includes conduct of the following activities:
(1)
A statewide HIT environmental baseline self-assessment.
(2)
An assessment of desired HIT future environment.
(3)
Development of benchmarks and transition strategies to move from the current environment to the desired future environment.
(g)
A commitment to submit the plan to CMS for approval.