Part NN establishes a process to engage state staff and health and human services provider staff in reforms for the purpose of reducing regulatory and administrative costs for health and human services providers.

PART OO

Part OO authorizes the transfer of certain Personal Services salary savings balances in Bangor Mental Health Institute's accounts to All Other by financial order upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor.

PART PP

Part PP authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to contract for services to be provided to children and their families after a child protective investigation has indicated the need for such services, as well as to be provided to children who are in long-term foster care.

PART QQ

Part QQ authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to change reimbursement rates and methods for the various levels of care within the foster care system. The department may phase in the changes over time if it determines that is appropriate.

PART RR

Part RR authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to use its own Office of Administrative Hearings for the purpose of conducting mediation or a hearing to resolve a child's grievance.

PART SS

Part SS revises the authorization and notification provisions required to implement certain changes in the Medicaid program.

PART TT

Part TT authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to contract with a private vendor when an audit is to be conducted with regard to an out-of-state provider.