RESOLUTION R-16-053
WHEREAS, each IDN will have an Administrative Lead that will organize the
stakeholders and partners of the region of services and act as the single point of accountability to
the State of NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Administrative Lead
will guide the implementation of the IDN governance structure in accordance to the parameters
established by DHHS. Southern NH Health System has been designed as the Administrative
Lead for the Nashua Region IDN. Southern NH Health will be responsible for:
1) Receiving funds from DHHS and distributing those funds to partnering organizations;
2) Compiling required reporting;
3) Provide the oversight and leadership with collaborating with partners of the IDN -
manage performance goals and metrics in collaboration with the IDN partners.
WHEREAS, the IDNs will implement projects defined by DHHS that address three
pathways to delivery system reform:
1) Building mental health and substance use disorder treatment capacity;
2) Improving care transitions; and
3) Integrating physical and behavioral health care.
WHEREAS, the City of Nashua is a required partner of the Nashua Region IDN.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Nashua that the City is authorized to participate in the Nashua Region Integrated Delivery
Network (IDN) of the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program. The
Mayor is authorized to prepare and/or execute all necessary documents to so participate.
