Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor shall complete the following tasks: 3.2.1 Project Management 1. Create and maintain a detailed work plan for scheduling and managing all tasks necessary to complete the scope of work. At a minimum, the work plan must minimally include the study design methods and approaches that describe in detail resource needs and limitations for all study activities. The name(s) and position title(s) of staff members responsible for each task, and the number of hours assigned to each staff member to complete each task must be included. The work plan shall be updated monthly or more frequently as requested by MHCC. 2. Provide MHCC with progress reports at least bi-weekly and as requested by MHCC; all reports shall be provided in a format acceptable by MHCC and contain, at a minimum: a) The status of each task; b) A description of any problems or limitations encountered and solutions to address them; c) Updates to the work plan, as needed; d) Key activities accomplished since the last progress report; e) Key activities that are delayed and indicate which complete date noted in the work plan may potentially be missed; and f) Key activities on the horizon. 3. Meet with MHCC virtually at least bi-weekly or more frequently, as requested. 3.2.2 Literature and Federal Regulation Review The Contractor must complete a literature review on the development of standards for implementing payor programs to modify prior authorization requirements for prescription drugs, medical care, and other health care services based on provider-specific criteria. A. The Contractor shall examine: 1) the impact of prior authorization determinations and appeals/grievances; 2) utilization of medications subject to prior authorization and other health care services; 3) health outcomes; and 4) expenditures. B. The review must identify legislatively or voluntarily established programs that have been implemented or are being considered in other states. C. The Contractor shall consider: 1) adjustments to payor prior authorization requirements based on a provider’s: a) prior approval rates; b) ordering and prescribing patterns; c) participation in a payor’s two-sided incentive arrangement or a capitation program;