Delaware Department of Health and Social Services #HSS-26-075

This opportunity seeks to expand the clinical workforce in rural Delaware through the development of career pathway programs: - Government Buyer: - Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of sustainable career pathway programs for non-physician practitioners, community health workers, dental professionals, and clinical support staff - Services include clinical training program development, workforce pipeline creation, and partnership building for workforce development - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Supplier diversity plan and inclusion policy required - Data residency must be within the United States - Completion of vendor forms and program documentation - Open to all qualified vendors; subcontractors permitted - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Target Areas: - Focus on rural communities in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware - Alignment: - Initiative is part of the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program - Key Objective: - Address workforce shortages in prevention, early detection, and chronic disease management in rural areas

This RFP seeks to establish a sustainable pipeline of qualified non-physician practitioners, community health workers, dental professionals, and clinical support staff to serve rural communities in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware. The program aligns with the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program and aims to address workforce gaps in prevention, early detection, and chronic disease management. Key goals include expanding clinical training capacity, reducing financial barriers, building a sustainable workforce pipeline, addressing clinical service gaps, and strengthening partnerships for workforce development. The solicitation includes detailed requirements and multiple appendices outlining the scope of work, vendor forms, and templates.