This amendment directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to explore private sector technology based platforms and service delivery options to allow qualified, licensed providers to deliver the Consumer-Directed Agency with Choice model in the Commonwealth of Virginia in order to improve quality outcomes, reduce potential for fraud, waste and abuse, and increase efficiency. The department is required to examine the model with stakeholders and to submit a report on its findings to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees by December 1, 2018.