New York State Contract Reporter #2136101

Rural Community Health Integration Services for New York's Rural Counties

This opportunity supports the Rural Community Health Integration initiative in New York's rural counties, aiming to improve health care access, quality, and outcomes through integrated health networks and collaborative partnerships. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Health, Center for Health Care Policy and Resource Development, Office of Primary Care Health Systems Management - Funding & Scope: - $76.19 million available for Budget Period 1 - Planning grants up to $500,000 per county - Implementation grants up to $3,000,000 per project (maximum three projects per applicant) - Projects must be completed by the end of June 2027 - Eligible Applicants & Partners: - Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, municipal hospitals, and a wide range of rural health providers - Applications must include a Lead Applicant, Partner Organization(s), and at least one General or Rural Emergency Hospital - Multi-county collaborations are encouraged - Services Requested: - Planning activities: community engagement, needs assessment, feasibility studies, governance development, technology planning - Implementation activities: workflow redesign, technology integration, workforce development, care coordination, population health improvement - Notable Requirements: - Projects must address at least one of: increasing access to care, reducing hospital readmissions, or increasing preventive care - Emphasis on measurable outcomes, collaborative planning, and community engagement - Ineligible expenses include major construction, supplanting existing funding, and certain administrative costs - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; focus is on service delivery and health system transformation

Description

This solicitation seeks applications for the Rural Community Health Integration initiative under the New York State Rural Health Transformation Program. Applicants must demonstrate a community-focused collaborative approach involving a Lead Applicant, Partner Organizations, and at least one General or Rural Emergency Hospital. The program aims to improve rural health care access, quality, and outcomes by fostering integrated health networks and addressing key areas such as emergency visits, readmissions, and preventive care. Eligible applicants include various health providers and organizations located in designated rural counties of New York. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

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