42 CFR §495.336

1. (a)A statement of need and objective which clearly state the purpose and objectives of the project to be accomplished and the necessity for the project.
2. (b)A project management plan which addresses the following:
   1. (1)The planning project organization.
   2. (2)Planning activities and deliverables.
   3. (3)State and contractor resource needs.
   4. (4)Planning project procurement activities and schedule.
3. (c)A specific budget for the planning of the project.
4. (d)An estimated total project cost and a prospective State and Federal cost distribution, including planning and implementation.
5. (e)A commitment to submit a HIT implementation advance planning document.
6. (f)A commitment to conduct and complete activities which will result in the production of the State Medicaid HIT plan that includes conduct of the following activities:
   1. (1)A statewide HIT environmental baseline self-assessment.
   2. (2)An assessment of desired HIT future environment.
   3. (3)Development of benchmarks and transition strategies to move from the current environment to the desired future environment.
7. (g)A commitment to submit the plan to CMS for approval.