# Vermont Department of Economic Development #RHT_AHS_007_FY26

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

**Posted:** June 03, 2026
**Respond By:** June 27, 2026
**Identifier:** RHT_AHS_007_FY26
**NAICS:** 541512, 541611

The State of Vermont's Agency of Human Services - Office of the Secretary 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
- Program Overview:
  - Part of Vermont's $195 million Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program
  - Goal: Enhance communication and collaboration among healthcare, mental health, substance-use-disorder, and social service providers
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Program management and implementation services for a digital closed-loop referral platform
  - Ongoing management, maintenance, and operations of the platform
- Platform Requirements:
  - Real-time data sharing between providers
  - Tracking of referral outcomes
  - Integration with community supports (housing, food assistance, transportation, etc.)
  - Technology integration, accountability, and cost efficiency
  - Seamless, person-centered care coordination
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Notable Requirements:
  - Vendor will be responsible for procurement, implementation, and ongoing operations
  - Emphasis on interoperability and statewide scalability

### 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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