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G.__Enter into contracts with qualified 3rd parties both | | private and public for any service necessary to carry out the | | purposes of this chapter; |
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| | | H.__Conduct studies and analyses related to the provision of | | health care, health care costs and quality, and matters | | Dirigo Health considers appropriate; |
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| | | I.__Establish and administer a revolving loan fund to assist | | providers in the purchase of hardware and software necessary | | to implement the provisions of section 2436, subsection 2-A.__ | | Dirigo Health shall solicit matching contributions to the | | fund from each health insurer licensed to do business in | | this State; |
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| | | J.__Apply for and receive funds or grants from public and | | private sources; and |
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| | | K.__In accordance with the limitations and restrictions of | | this chapter, cause any of its powers or duties to be | | carried out by one or more nonprofit organizations exempt | | from taxation under the United States Internal Revenue Code | | and organized, created or operated under the laws of this | | State. |
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| | | 2.__Duties.__Dirigo Health shall: |
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| | | A.__Establish administrative and accounting procedures for | | the operation of Dirigo Health; |
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| | | B.__Collect the recovery payments provided in section 6920; |
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| | | C.__Develop the specifications for Dirigo Health Insurance | | in accordance with the provisions in section 6916; |
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| | | D.__Develop and implement a program to publicize the | | existence of Dirigo Health and Dirigo Health Insurance, the | | eligibility requirements and the enrollment procedures for | | Dirigo Health Insurance and to maintain public awareness of | | Dirigo Health and Dirigo Health Insurance; |
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| | | E.__Arrange the provision of Dirigo Health Insurance benefit | | coverage to eligible individuals and eligible employees | | through contracts with one or more qualified bidders; and |
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| | | F.__Establish and operate the Maine Quality Forum in | | accordance with the provisions of section 6951. |
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