Indiana Department of Administration #004000000087667

Indiana Seeks Feasibility Study for Medicaid Alternate Payment Models in Rural Health

The Indiana Department of Administration, on behalf of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on alternate Medicaid payment models for rural health systems. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) - Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based opportunity. - Requested Services: - Statewide feasibility study of Medicaid alternate payment models, including Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and bundled payments for episodes of care - Deliverables include: - Project management plan - Statewide feasibility assessment - National models and evidence scan - Specialty prioritization matrix - Policy and governance recommendations - Fiscal impact study - Final report and executive presentation - Notable Requirements: - Strong emphasis on supplier diversity: - 8% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal - 11% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal - 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business participation goal - Respondents proposing subcontractors must detail the scope, certification, and value-added contributions of each MWBE participant - No product line items or part numbers are specified, as this is a consulting and analysis service opportunity

Description

This solicitation is for a feasibility study to explore various alternate Medicaid payment models, including a Rural Medicaid Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model and bundled payments for episodes of care. The study is part of Initiative 1 of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), funded by a nearly $207 million grant awarded to Indiana for improving health outcomes in rural communities. The goal is to identify a contractor to conduct the study and assess the potential benefits of these payment models in aligning provider incentives and enhancing care coordination.

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