Common use of Appendix A: Description of the Eleven Exchange Establishment Core Areas Clause in Contracts

Appendix A: Description of the Eleven Exchange Establishment Core Areas. Although it is emphasized in program integrity and financial management, one of the key principles that will inform federal funding and technical support for State establishment of Exchanges is public accountability and transparency. Accountability requires transparency. Section 1311(d)(7) requires public reports on Exchange activities, and Section 1311(e)(3) requires additional reporting, which should include standardized data reporting on price, quality, benefits, consumer choice and other factors that will help measure and evaluate performance. Successful Exchanges must ensure public accountability in areas such as objective information on the performance of plans; availability of automated comparison functions to inform consumer choice; fair and impartial treatment of consumers, plans and other partners; and prohibitions on conflict of interest. For more information on the initial guidance provided to States on the Principles and priorities of Exchanges, please go to: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/center/regulations/guidance_to_states_on_exchanges.html Further information on each of these Exchange Establishment Core Areas will be provided in future guidance and regulations.