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7 <br /> effort to identify the areas on which we need to focus and the necessary steps to ensuring that the <br /> needs of our residents are met. Both Orange County and Alliance are dedicated to carrying out this <br /> Plan, as outlined in the following focus areas: <br /> a. Transition Planning <br /> To ensure thoughtful and effective community involvement in this transition and to facilitate input <br /> and feedback from stakeholders impacted by this change, the Orange County Manager will form <br /> an LME/MCO Realignment Committee consisting of key county officials and agencies, Alliance <br /> and Cardinal representatives, and other appropriate stakeholders. This will include the following, <br /> or their designee, plus others as appointed by the County Manager: <br /> • County Manager (Chair) <br /> • County DSS Director <br /> • County Public Health Director <br /> • Community Health Council Director <br /> • District Attorney <br /> • Orange County Sheriff <br /> • County Finance Director <br /> • UNC Health System Representative <br /> • Local CFAC representative <br /> • One or more Alliance executive and Board member <br /> • One or more Cardinal executives and directors <br /> • Provider representative <br /> • Criminal Justice Resource Department <br /> • Orange County Housing Director <br /> This Committee will meet regularly and act in an advisory capacity to Orange County and Alliance <br /> in relation to the realignment efforts. Members of the Committee will be appointed by the County <br /> Manager and represent the community and key stakeholders critical to assisting the County with <br /> LME/MCO realignment and monitoring of transition milestones before the effective date. <br /> Members shall serve as the voice of their respective areas represented, providing valuable <br /> feedback and input into transition planning. <br /> b. Continuity of Services Plan <br /> Orange County recognizes the importance of ensuring services for its Medicaid recipients and <br /> those that are uninsured are uninterrupted and are provided with high quality, timeliness and a <br /> focus on community involvement. Therefore, a Continuity of Services Plan to ensure continuity of <br /> services during the transition which includes written notice to the providers with which the <br /> Cardinal contracts for treatment of Orange County residents is being developed by Orange <br /> County and Alliance. Alliance intends to honor current service authorizations, annual plans and <br /> other authorizations essential to ensure a smooth transition. <br /> Alliance understands the importance of minimal system disruptions for members and providers <br /> and intends to extend invitations to the Alliance Network to those providers actively treating Orange <br /> County residents. Once the realignment is approved, Alliance will assess the network, identify and <br /> take advantage of opportunities, and further enhance it based on the strengths of the existing <br /> Orange County LME/MCO Disengagement Plan 14 <br />