Vermont Department of Economic Development #RHT_AHS_007_FY26

Vermont Seeks Program Manager for Statewide Digital Closed-Loop Referral Platform

The State of Vermont's Agency of Human Services is seeking a qualified third-party organization to manage and implement a statewide digital closed-loop referral platform under the Rural Health Transformation Program. - Government Buyer: - Agency of Human Services - Office of the Secretary, State of Vermont - Scope of Work: - Program management and implementation lead for a digital closed-loop referral system - Platform must support real-time data sharing, referral tracking, and integration across healthcare, mental health, substance-use-disorder, and social service providers - Connects patients to community resources such as housing, food assistance, and transportation - Vendor responsible for procurement, implementation, ongoing management, maintenance, and operations - Products/Services Requested: - Program management and implementation services for a statewide digital closed-loop referral platform (1 unit) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on technology integration, accountability, and cost efficiency - Platform must enable seamless, person-centered care coordination - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified third-party organizations - Funding: - Supported by a $195 million grant as part of a five-year Rural Health Transformation Program

Description

Vermont has received a Rural Health Transformation grant to build stronger rural health networks and improve technology and shared operations. The solicitation seeks a qualified third-party organization to manage and implement a digital closed-loop referral platform. This platform will enhance communication among healthcare, mental health, substance-use-disorder, and social service providers, ensuring patients connect to community supports. The goal is to enable real-time data sharing, reduce duplication, improve accountability, and promote cost efficiency for seamless, person-centered care across Vermont's health and social systems.

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