Audiences

Focus for pilot stage:

CMCS Staff - such as Business Analysts, Policy Analysts, and State Officers
- Especially people whose responsibilities include consistent and accurate interpretation of regulations in order to answer questions (including from states), analyze materials (such as State Plan Amendments), and develop documents (such as guidance, briefing materials, and proposed regulations)
CMCS Leadership - including group leadership

May also benefit from pilot stage:

CMCS Contractors who may need to review or reference regulations as part of their work, such as people working on systems that implement policy-related requirements

Future:

State Policy Analyst
State IT Developer
Foundations + Non-Profits
Advocates
Journalists
Attorneys
Managed Care Organizations
Fee-for-Service Providers

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