Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1055-HPC01-HPC-127368
Massachusetts Health Policy Commission PATHways Program Solicitation
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-1055-HPC01-HPC-127368
NAICS
621610, 624190, 923120
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission Board is seeking proposals for the PATHways program, which aims to improve hospital-to-home transitions for patients. - Government Buyer: - Health Policy Commission Board of Massachusetts (HPC01 - Health Policy Commission) - Products/Services Requested: - Investment program to support partnerships between aging services and hospitals - 1 unit requested - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on collaborative efforts between aging services and hospitals - Emphasis on improving patient discharge processes and outcomes - Multiple attachments provided, including proposal guidelines, response templates, contract forms, terms and conditions, eligible hospitals list, and FAQs - No specific technical equipment or software is requested; the opportunity is programmatic in nature
Description
The Health Policy Commission Board is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Promoting Appropriate Transitions to Home (PATHways) investment program. This program supports ongoing partnerships between Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and qualifying Acute Care Hospitals in Massachusetts to facilitate patient discharge to the home. The solicitation aims to improve patient transitions from hospital to home care. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 29, 2026.