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Quality improvement program 2027

2027 Quality Improvement Program


The purpose of the Quality Improvement Program of MCS Advantage, Inc., a subsidiary of MCS Healthcare Holdings, LLC, is to provide the infrastructure for continuous monitoring, oversight, evaluation, and improvement of care, safety, and service. Quality improvement activities are coordinated with other performance monitoring activities and management functions, including, but not limited to, utilization management and care management.

The Quality Improvement Program activities for MCS include, but are not limited to:

  • Annual quality evaluation
  • Quality projects
  • Model of Care
  • AAAHC accreditation
  • Care and disease management
  • Risk management
  • Patient safety
  • Credentialing
  • Claims evaluation
  • Customer service and customer satisfaction
  • Development of the provider network

The program aims to continually improve the quality, availability, access, coordination, and continuity of care and the service provided to our members. It also focuses on monitoring and evaluating the performance of the Model of Care for both the chronic and dual special needs plans.

Ensuring member satisfaction is also part of the general purpose for the program. The Quality Improvement Program includes the Member Satisfaction Committee and an annual satisfaction survey for Medicare Advantage members. These initiatives increase the individual and collective satisfaction of our members.

MCS Advantage, Inc. measures and reports its performance by using the nationally recognized and required measuring tools by regulatory agencies.


Other satisfaction evaluation processes

Internal surveys


The members and providers’ experiences with the services provided by MCS Healthcare Holdings, LLC and its subsidiary MCS Advantage, Inc., is very important. At the end of the services offered by our call centers and service centers, internal satisfaction surveys are conducted. The information obtained from these surveys helps us monitor the level of satisfaction of our members and providers with the services received and to implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives.

The results from the first and second quarters of 2026 are as follows:


Members


MCS Classicare Call Center

98.92% of the surveyed members reported being satisfied after receiving services from the MCS Classicare Customer Service Call Center.

Service Centers

99.89% of members who visited one of the 12 service centers throughout the island reported being satisfied with the service received.

Care Management

The overall satisfaction rate of MCS Classicare members surveyed after participating in the Care Management Program was 99%.

Transition of Care

99% of the members surveyed after receiving assistance through the 30-day Transition of Care Program reported being satisfied with the services they received.


Providers


Call Center for provider service

The 99% of the providers surveyed reported being satisfied with the services received from the Provider’s Service Call Center. The 99% of the calls were solved in the provider’s first attempt.

Credentialing process

The 97% of the providers surveyed reported being satisfied after the initial credentialing review process. After the re-credentialing process, which is conducted every three years, the 94% of the survey providers reported satisfaction.

Visits to providers

The 98% of the providers reported being satisfied with the service received during the health plan representative’s onsite visit.

The satisfaction levels of our members and providers are a very important tool to evaluate the success of the quality strategies integrated into the services we offer.

Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.


Evaluation of the Quality Improvement Program
for mental health services at MCS Solutions



The Quality Improvement Program for mental health at MCS Solutions describes the goals, objectives, responsibilities, scope, and work plan for all quality-related activities. The program comprises the FHC Board of Directors, the Quality Improvement Committee (QIC), the Quality Department, and committees that report to the QIC, all within FHC.

The purpose of the program's annual assessment is to summarize its activities and achievements throughout the year. The annual assessment reviews and documents the overall effectiveness of the program, including the quality of clinical and non-clinical services, as well as operational improvements. This report covers the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Program goals

The goals of the program include, but are not limited to:

  • Continuously improving the mental health care of members.
  • Ensuring access to services.
  • Measuring, analyzing, and enhancing the quality of mental health services provided to members.

Program results and achievements

  • Follow-up after psychiatric hospitalization: In 2025, 56% of members discharged from a psychiatric hospital attended a follow-up appointment with a mental health professional within seven days of discharge, compared to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) national average of 31.1%. Additionally, 89% received follow-up care within 30 days of discharge, exceeding the NCQA national average of 50.8%. These results demonstrate strong performance in ensuring timely follow-up care, promoting continuity of care, helping identify clinical needs early, and reducing the risk of relapse. To further improve the 7-day follow-up rate, FHC has implemented targeted interventions, including prompt transition-of-care outreach, a dedicated line for the hospital to facilitate post-discharge appointment coordination, and provider engagement initiatives to enhance access to timely behavioral health appointments.

  • Safety: In 2025, only 5% of older adults with dementia received prescriptions for antipsychotic medications without a clinical condition that justified their use, outperforming the established 7% target. This result reflects the program’s commitment to member safety and to providing appropriate care based on each member’s clinical needs.

  • Behavioral Health Contact Center Performance: In 2025, the contact center demonstrated a high level of accessibility: 95% of calls were answered within 30 seconds, and less than 1% were abandoned. These results reflect a fast and efficient response process, helping members access the services and support they need in a timely manner.

  • Mental health provider availability: In 2025, travel time and distance standards were met for all mental health specialties and facilities, demonstrating a strong and accessible provider network. This result ensures that members can access needed services in a timely manner, supporting continuity of care and high-quality treatment.

  • Member experience with mental health services: In the 2025 ECHO® survey conducted by Press Ganey, which measures member experience with behavioral health services, 89% of respondents reported satisfaction with treatment and/or services received. This result reflects a positive member experience and demonstrates the effectiveness of the services provided. Additionally, compared with the ECHO® benchmark of 76%, the Quality Improvement Program for mental health services at MCS Solutions performed above most organizations nationwide.

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