Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) releases this Request for Proposals (RFP) to obtain a qualified supplier to perform independent external quality review (EQR) services, related to Administrative Compliance, that consist of mandatory and optional activities (e.g., administrative compliance assessments, validation of network adequacy, and readiness reviews) for Medicaid health plans that are contracted with ODM. Information obtained from the independent EQR is used to assess the quality, accessibility, and timeliness of services that Medicaid health plans provide to their enrolled members. The results of the annual independent EQR are also used to ensure ODM’s compliance with federal requirements to arrange for an external, independent evaluation of contracted health plans and to adhere to reporting requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 42 § 438 Subpart E. The selected supplier will also provide ODM and its contracted health plans with technical assistance, national expertise, and other support to improve the overall performance of the managed care delivery system.