F.__Enter into contracts with qualified 3rd parties both private and public for any service necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

G.__Conduct studies and analyses related to the provision of health care, health care costs and quality;

H.__Establish and administer a revolving loan fund to assist health care practitioners and health care providers in the purchase of hardware and software necessary to implement the requirements for electronic submission of claims. Dirigo Health may solicit matching contributions to the fund from each health insurance carrier licensed to do business in this State;

I.__Apply for and receive funds, grants or contracts from public and private sources;

J. Contract with the Maine Health Data Organization and other organizations with expertise in health care data, including a nonprofit health data processing entity in this State, to assist the Maine Quality Forum established in section 6951 in the performance of its responsibilities;

K. Provide staff support and other assistance to the Maine Quality Forum established in section 6951, including assigning a director and other staff as needed to conduct the work of the Maine Quality Forum; and

L.__In accordance with the limitations and restrictions of this chapter, cause any of its powers or duties to be carried out by one or more organizations organized, created or operated under the laws of this State.

2.__Duties.__Dirigo Health shall:

A.__Establish administrative and accounting procedures as recommended by the State Controller for the operation of Dirigo Health in accordance with Title 5;

B.__Collect the savings offset payments provided in section 6913;